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• Walden

  Or, Life in the Woods

  Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862

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  Thoreau's classic journal writing in isolation in a cabin by Walden Pond living a self-reliant life is set in a different time yet resonates today as much as it did in 1854. Full of keen observations, thoughtful ponderings, and social…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shinrin-yoku

  the Japanese Way of Forest Bathing for Health and Relaxation

  Miyazaki, Yoshifumi

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  Evoking a sense of place Dr Qing Li explains how the traditional practice of forest bathing connects us deeply with nature. He explains how mindful practice promotes mood, lowers stress and blood pressure, boosts the immune system and how…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Living Mountain

  Shepherd, Nan

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  In beautiful lyrical prose Shepherd writes at the close of World War two of the Cairngorm mountains, yet it resonates in us as deeply today. A call to nature, allows us to absorb it’s sounds, scents and meditate, encouraging us to peer…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Forest Walking

  Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America

  Wohlleben, Peter, 1964-

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  Forester Peter Wohlleben, writer of books on trees and nature, encourages us to sense the forest and explore our surroundings to deepen our understanding of the forest. He transports us to the wild woodlands of America among the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Upstream

  Selected Essays

  Oliver, Mary, 1935-2019

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  Journey with Mary through her essays, as she reflects on nature and creativity, and rediscover one of America's famous poets through these simply beautiful essays.

• In Praise of Paths

  Walking Through Time and Nature

  Ekelund, Torbjørn Lysebo

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  Rendered low by epilepsy Ekelund attunes himself to a new way of looking at the world through the transformative power of walking. Introducing us to remote trails and engaging us with those who have adventured along them, encouraging us to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pilgrim at Tinker Creek

  Dillard, Annie, 1945-

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  The Pulitzer Prize winning work which made Annie a household name. Her exuberant lyrical daily observations of nature in Tinker Creek spawned musings from theology to philosophy, intimate spiritual writing that sates the soul.

• Grandma Gatewood's Walk

  the Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail

  Montgomery, Ben

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  At 67, Emma set out to walk the Appalachian Trail the first woman to do it solo. Journalist Ben Montgomery 's biography tells us why she did it and how she inspired so many to take up long distance hiking saving the trail in the process.

• Wild Nature

  Walking Australia's South East Forests

  Blay, John, 1944-

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  Naturalist John Blay’s latest book on walking takes us on an epic journey through the forests of Australia’s southeast following the rhythms of nature as he contemplates their history and the future threats they face. He thrills us with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Desert Solitaire

  a Season in the Wilderness

  Abbey, Edward, 1927-1989

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  Writer Edward Abbey's trail blazing work describes his time working and living in the Arches as a ranger in the late 1950’s. His observations on the natural environment and its necessity for society’s soul have become a seminal work in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Sand County Almanac

  With Essays on Conservation From Round River

  Leopold, Aldo, 1886-1948

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  Naturalist Aldo Leopold's classic tale of rehabilitating a small farm, published after his death in 1949, is a foundational work on land ethics. Essays detailing the changes in ecology through the months and seasons are accompanied by hand…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Trails

  Moor, Robert (Environmental journalist)

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  How pathways develop, form, and persist. Taking up disparate threads; Robert traces how slime moulds, ants, herds of beasts and ancient peoples form trails, Collecting the voices of those he walks with he communicates naturally; exploring…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Walk in the Woods

  Bryson, Bill, 1951-

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  Bill Bryson rediscovers the joys and travails of the Appalachian trail, relating entertaining anecdotes of people and bears, while allowing this last wilderness to take root in our brains.

• Wild

  a Journey From Lost to Found

  Strayed, Cheryl, 1968-

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  In Sheryl's bestselling tale of walking the Pacific Crest Trail. She shares with us how her struggles on the trail helped her wrestle with her inner demons and heal her past and come through stronger for it.

• Wanderlust

  a History of Walking

  Solnit, Rebecca, 1961-

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  The simple act of walking is good for us, Rebecca advocates for choosing to put one foot in front of the other. Full of interesting anecdotes she wanders from sketches of famous historical figures who walked to human physiology and…Read moreRead more of this annotation