Jack Cornish The Lost Paths : A History of How We Walk From Here To There

Discover the rich history of Britains millenniaold network of pathways, and it will be impossible to take an unremarkable walk again. . .An essential read for those who love walking Jackie Morris, author of The Lost Words and The Lost SpellsCornishs book delves back in history and is written with a sense of urgency Mail on Sunday[Cornishs] passion for walking, natural beauty and the abundant history of these old ways shines through TimesHundreds of thousands of miles of ancient paths crisscross our land. Whether Iron Age footsteps or AngloSaxon mercenary trails, Railway Age tracks or Home Army defences, they reveal a hidden story. Jack Cornish has spent years walking and recording these forgotten routes and The Lost Paths is his history of the people who created and walked these ways. From sheep drovers to Cornish miners to workhouse wanderers, this tale of the land beneath our feet brings our past to life and puts its future squarely in our hands. PRAISE FOR THE LOST PATHSA rallying cry to reclaim lost routes and preserve this precious resource for future generations Walk MagazineFascinating Country WalkingA celebration of an ancient network and a rallying cry to reclaim what has been lost and preserve it for future generations The Best of UK[A] fascinating history of pathmaking and pathtaking . . . our guide excels at historic storytelling . . . Cornishs celebration of our grand wealth of history ways, and the different motivations for walking over the centuries, is a... | Jack Cornish The Lost Paths : A History of How We Walk From Here To There