I was captivated by this exploration of ancient paths as diverse as the Icknield Way, The Broomway, sea 'paths' throughout the Hebrides, wanderings along disputed areas in Palestine, the Camino in Spain and the sacred peak of Mount Kailash in Tibet. Macfarlane weaves literature, history, geology and cultural anthropology into his lyrical descriptions as well as a moving memoir to his grandfather and a brief but poignant biography of his spiritual guide Edward Thomas. Unforgettable! Have bought my first pair of walking boots!
(Denise Lewis - bwl 72 Spring 2014 ) |
