Project Gutenberg 2017-05-11 Public domain in the USA. 171 Christy, Bayard H. (Bayard Henderson) 1872 1943 Christy, Bayard Henderson 20007930 Going afoot : $b A book on walking. Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Going Afoot: A Book on Walking" by Bayard H. Christy is a detailed guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work primarily covers the art and science of walking, offering practical advice on posture, equipment, clothing, and the overall experience of walking. Christy emphasizes the importance of being well-prepared and appropriately equipped to enjoy walking as a form of recreation and exercise. The opening of the book introduces the reader to various aspects of walking, particularly focusing on how to walk effectively. It begins with an insightful excerpt from Henry D. Thoreau, reflecting on the essence of sauntering and the deeper spiritual connection to the act of walking. Christy's detailed instructions cover essential topics such as the ideal walking posture, suitable wearing apparel, and the importance of proper footgear to ensure comfort and prevent injuries. Overall, the beginning sets a practical and thoughtful tone for the rest of the guide, inviting readers to appreciate walking not only as a means of transportation but as an enriching experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Walking GV Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 281756 2025-07-22T04:06:04.719267 text/html 262818 2024-10-23T02:05:06 text/html 410169 2025-07-22T04:06:09.354296 application/epub+zip 412038 2025-07-22T04:06:05.553313 application/epub+zip 174221 2025-07-22T04:06:05.115306 application/epub+zip 506580 2025-07-22T04:06:12.287271 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 485990 2025-07-22T04:06:08.910311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249523 2022-09-24T22:48:44.958731 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250927 2025-07-22T04:06:04.149301 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 231108 2024-10-23T02:05:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15898 2025-07-22T04:06:12.413256 application/rdf+xml 15020 2025-07-22T04:06:05.205282 image/jpeg 1877 2025-07-22T04:06:05.158299 image/jpeg 366445 2025-07-22T04:06:04.761295 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog