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100 1 _aNaylor, John Anderton
245 1 0 _aFrom John O'Groats to Land's End :
_bOr, 1372 miles on foot; A book of days and chronicle of adventures by two pedestrians on tour
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-22
508 _aProduced by Dave Morgan, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"From John O'Groats to Land's End" by John Anderton Naylor and Robert Anderton Naylor is a travel account written in the early 20th century. This book chronicles the experiences of two brothers as they embark on an ambitious walking journey from the northernmost tip of Scotland to the southernmost point of England, covering 1,372 miles on foot. Along the way, the narrative explores themes of adventure, camaraderie, and exploration of the English countryside, while capturing the social and natural landscapes of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage for this remarkable journey, detailing the preparations and challenges the brothers faced before departing. As they begin their trek, the Naylor brothers illustrate the various obstacles encountered, such as delays in travel arrangements and the need to adapt their routes due to unforeseen circumstances. Their initial leg of the journey involves a rail trip to Glasgow followed by a boat ride to the Orkney Islands, showcasing their eagerness for adventure and determination to overcome any barrier. The vivid descriptions of their surroundings and encounters with locals provide a picturesque backdrop for what promises to be a rich exploration of not only physical terrain but also the culture and history of England and Scotland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Description and travel
653 _aNaylor, Robert Anderton -- Diaries
653 _aNaylor, John Anderton -- Diaries
653 _aTravelers -- Great Britain -- Diaries
700 1 _aNaylor, Robert Anderton
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14415
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