This charming anthology collects poems, essays, and stories about walking and hiking in the English countryside. The book is organized thematically, with sections on topics such as flora and fauna, country life, and the joys of solitude. The selections are drawn from a range of authors, including William Wordsworth, Thomas Hardy, and Alfred H. Hyatt himself. This book is a wonderful companion for anyone who loves to explore the great outdoors. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.