Touring Afoot

"Touring Afoot" by Claude P. (Claude Powell) Fordyce is an informative manual about the pleasures and advantages of walking, designed for anyone from beginners to experienced hikers. The book, written in the early 20th century, promotes hiking and camping as tools for improved health and clear thinking. It begins by highlighting how walking is a useful way to travel while enhancing physical and mental health, particularly for people who don't get much exercise. It argues that spending time outdoors can boost both health and daily productivity. The early chapters set the stage for practical advice on enjoying nature walks and forest explorations, stressing the need for good physical health and the happiness that comes from experiencing nature on foot.