The Gentle Art of Country Walking

John Wyatt (Autor)

Druckwerk

192 Seiten

1993
Century
978-0-7126-5612-2 (ISBN)

Infos

A guide to the art and science of walking by a former Warden of the Lake District National Park. It has advice on which types of boots, clothing and equipment are suitable for different terrains, the basis of route planning, map reading and use of compasses and recommended walking techniques.

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This is a guide, both practical and philosophical, to the art and science of walking. It gives advice on which types of boots, clothing and equipment are suitable for different terrains, the basis of route planning, map reading and use of compasses, as well as recommendations about walking techniques. The book also considers the different pleasures experienced by the walker, and how they can be intensified. The author is a broadcaster and former Warden of the Lake District National Park, and has previously written: "The Shining Levels", "Reflections on the Lakes' and "The Lake District National Park".

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.3.1993
• Zusatzinfo: 8pp b&w photographs, maps, drawings
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 134 x 216 mm
• Gewicht: 212 g
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport
• ISBN-10: 0-7126-5612-X / 071265612X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7126-5612-2 / 9780712656122
• Zustand: Neuware