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A History of the World in 500 Walks

Part of the 500 Walks series
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This book covers a lot of ground!

From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes and saints' ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500 walks that have shaped our society. It's easy to imagine traveling back in time as you read about convicts and conquistadores, silk traders and Buddhists who have hiked along routes for purposes as varied as the terrain they covered. From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level perspective with accounts that combine knowledgeable commentary with practical detail. You may even be inspired to lace up your own boots!

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Thunder Bay Press
162686554X / 9781626865549
Paperback
01/06/2016
400 pages
171 x 229 mm, 1179 grams