02440cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624502170015526400510037230000470042333600260047033700260049633800360052250000310055850801840058952012650077353400450203865300120208385600430209555644UtSlPG20260610134300.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05025061  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aThom, Walter,d1770-182410aPedestrianism; or, An Account of the Performances of Celebrated Pedestrians During the Last and Present Century. :bWith a full narrative of Captain Barclay's public and private matches; and an essay on training. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-09-27  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Pedestrianism; or, An Account of the Performances of Celebrated Pedestrians…" by Walter Thom is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the remarkable feats of pedestrianism, particularly the public and private matches of Captain Barclay, while also offering insights into the physical training and capabilities of men during the recent and current centuries. The book focuses on the art of walking and running as a sport, exploring how these exercises were valued in both ancient and modern contexts.  The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the significance of gymnastic exercises in ancient Greece and their importance in fostering physical strength and agility essential for both sport and warfare. The author critiques contemporary military practices in Britain that neglect proper training and exercise for soldiers, arguing that adopting a regimen akin to the ancient Greek methods could enhance the physical readiness of troops. As the narrative progresses, it hints at a variety of pedestrian matches, promising a detailed account of the capabilities and triumphs of celebrated pedestrians, starting with Captain Barclay and his legendary performances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWalking40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55644