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u003cpu003eClassic writers remind us to saunter, march, prowl and wander in this gorgeously curated collection of writing for the everyday walker.u003cbru003eu003cbru003ePart of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by Suzy Cripps.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWhether walking through awe-inspiring countryside or weaving your way through crowds in the hustle and bustle of great cities, we take thousands of steps a day. Finding meaning in movement can be difficult in todays frenetic world. This may seem like a modern problem, but putting one foot in front of the other is something that authors have been writing about for centuries. Some like Gaskell, Wordsworth and Whitman extoll the virtues of walking in the countryside, be it on ones own connecting with nature or as the means to really good conversation with friends. Others like Dickens and E. M. Forster explore the thrill and dangers of moving about the city, by day or by night. In Tu003ciu003ehe Joy of Walkingu003c/iu003e youll find a wealth of essays, poetry and fiction celebrating and exploring the joy of walking.u003c/pu003e