Wanderers : A History of Women Walking-9781789145014

Wanderers : A History of Women Walking

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Delve into the captivating world of female wanderers in this newly released B-format paperback. Over the course of three centuries, ten remarkable women discovered that walking was not merely a pastime, but an essential aspect of their identity and literary prowess.

From the audacious Elizabeth Carter, an 18th-century parson's daughter who yearned to be mistaken for a vagabond in England's untamed landscapes, to contemporary walking wordsmiths like Nan Shepherd and Cheryl Strayed, 'Wanderers' retraces their intrepid steps. Each woman's journey is unique: Sarah Stoddart Hazlitt's extensive Highland rambles and Virginia Woolf's novel-inspiring strolls through Bloomsbury exemplify how walking became an integral part of their lives and creative processes.

Author Kerri Andrews presents an enthralling exploration of walking's history, guiding readers through the diverse perspectives and experiences of these ten trailblazing women. 'Wanderers: A History of Women Walking' offers a fresh and compelling insight into how the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other shaped not only their view of the world, but also their sense of self and their literary output.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781789145014
Book Author: Kerri Andrews
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Reaktion Books
Book Publisher: Reaktion Books
Book Dimensions: 137 x 198 x 26 cm
Book Publication Date: 2021-12-07
Book Pagination: 304 pages
Book Weight: 270g

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