The inspiring true story of a 7,000-mile wilderness walk.
If you enjoy books about mountains, solo hikes, outdoor adventures, and 'off-the-beaten-path' travel, then you've just found your next must-read.
Andrew Terrill was in his mid-twenties when he decided to do what many people only dream about. He turned his back on suburban life and walked alone into the wild.
In May 1997, he set out to hike from Calabria in southern Italy to the top of Norway. And he chose to do it along the highest, wildest, and remotest route he could find. Seeking freedom and adventure, and a life of meaning and purpose, Terrill went in search of Europe's hidden wild side, never guessing just how wild it would turn out to be.
Hiking from the forests and mountains of the Apennines-an unrecognisable side of Italy few outsiders ever know-into the deep snow of an Alpine winter, Terrill chose the trail less-travelled... often ending up on no trail at all. The 18-month journey became a voyage of discovery, unveiling the secrets and treasures of Europe's least-visited landscapes. The miles brought hardships and struggles, but also the kind of life-enhancing revelations and rewards only an extended stay in nature can bring.
The Earth Beneath My Feet covers the journey's first eight months; the concluding part is told in On Sacred Ground. Written with humility, humour and honesty, and with a contagious love for nature, this book transports the reader into a simpler existence where every dawn comes bright with possibility. It is a compelling tale of youthful optimism, an old-fashioned adventure yarn from a time before smartphones and social media, and an inspiring story of insight, connection and growth. Above all, it is a celebration of the natural world-and of a young man's quest to find his true place within it.
This hardcover edition features 8 maps and 110 black and white photographs (30 more than appear in the paperback), plus a foreword by award-winning author and renowned backpacker Chris Townsend.
This captivating multi-layered narrative is far more than the story of a long walk. Anyone who has experienced the powerful pull of wanderlust, felt the urge to lose themselves in nature, or yearned for travel and adventure, will find a great deal to relate to and enjoy.
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Höhe: 235 mm
Breite: 157 mm
Dicke: 30 mm
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978-1-7370686-4-8 (9781737068648)
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Andrew Terrill grew up in Pinner, suburban London, far removed from mountains and wild places. He didn't step onto a mountain until he was fifteen, but after that there was no going back. In the three and a half decades since, travelling on foot into wild nature has been a central part of his life. After completing several ultra-long walks, he settled in Colorado, where he now lives with his wife and two children. Open country lies just steps from his front door, and rarely a day passes without him visiting it. A regular contributor to The Great Outdoors magazine over the past two decades, The Earth Beneath His Feet is his debut book. He has plans for further long walks. Learn more at andrewterrill.com.
