Touring Afoot by Claude P. Fordyce
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"Touring Afoot" by Dr. C. P. Fordyce is a comprehensive outdoor guide published in the early 20th century. This practical book focuses on the art of hiking and camping, offering insights on how to enjoy pedestrianism as a means to enhance physical and mental well-being. The text serves as an informative manual for both novice hikers and seasoned outdoors enthusiasts, covering various aspects from equipment selection to techniques for enjoying nature while
walking. At the start of the book, Dr. Fordyce discusses the importance of walking as a natural mode of transportation and its benefits for those who lead sedentary lifestyles. He argues that engaging with the outdoors can lead not only to better health but also to greater productivity in everyday life. The opening chapter lays the groundwork for a series of practical tips and techniques on road tramping and forest cruising, emphasizing the importance of physical conditioning and the joy of discovering nature through walking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fordyce, Claude P. (Claude Powell), 1883- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17004213 |
| Title | Touring Afoot |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Walking |
| Subject | Camping |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47906 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 433 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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