tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post4705724141037473393..comments2023-12-30T17:31:11.883+00:00Comments on The Solitary Walker: The Old WaysThe Solitary Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-60715821742977798502014-07-27T02:37:46.058+01:002014-07-27T02:37:46.058+01:00My daughter lent me this book. It is amazingly go...My daughter lent me this book. It is amazingly good. In fact, I was going to inquire whether or not you had read it.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-22084932049580667942014-07-20T01:18:50.373+01:002014-07-20T01:18:50.373+01:00It's a pleasure to spread the word about this ...It's a pleasure to spread the word about this writer, Nick.The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-19600996336723816832014-07-19T19:54:29.120+01:002014-07-19T19:54:29.120+01:00Living as I do out in the back of beyond in a fore...Living as I do out in the back of beyond in a foreign land, I had not heard of Mr Macfarlane or his writing; thank you for introducing me to him.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112462990202280587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-44420439020416918362014-07-17T20:39:21.896+01:002014-07-17T20:39:21.896+01:00Catharus — you will enjoy it if you liked 'The...Catharus — you will enjoy it if you liked 'The Wild Places'. It's even better!The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-65836977336728450732014-07-17T20:38:30.416+01:002014-07-17T20:38:30.416+01:00Good to hear from you, Vagabonde. Gooseberries are...Good to hear from you, Vagabonde. Gooseberries are so incredible — it's that mix of sweet (from added sugar, but not too much) and sour that does it, I think. Walking in Paris from daybreak till dusk sounds heavenly — a shame you can't do it any more. Never mind, lots of good travel books out there! And, of course, you're still doing lots of travel yourself, which I enjoy very much reading about. The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-55003906148357209712014-07-17T12:41:48.062+01:002014-07-17T12:41:48.062+01:00Thanks, I'll have to check this out. I've ...Thanks, I'll have to check this out. I've only read his "The Wild Places".catharushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05603292208345268247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-28140796966427800972014-07-16T16:32:55.416+01:002014-07-16T16:32:55.416+01:00I was away from my blog for over two months and no...I was away from my blog for over two months and now am trying to catch up – I looked at all your posts. Your picture of gooseberries is so tempting – one of my favorite fruits. It is not grown or offered here in Georgia, and the blackcurrant either and I miss them both. I look at your books on walking with melancholy as I used to walk so much, and easily. I could walk all day in Paris from early morning to late at night. But now, after two knees injuries, one ankle injury and arthritis setting in it is very painful to walk and I do it slowly. I guess I should get knee replacement but they don’t always work. So I don’t think I’ll read books on walking – traveling yes.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-3380844543268948712014-07-16T07:23:38.520+01:002014-07-16T07:23:38.520+01:00Thanks, Sy and Pat.
I'm so pleased you enjoye...Thanks, Sy and Pat.<br /><br />I'm so pleased you enjoyed Macfarlane so much, George.<br /><br />If you liked Solnit, Am, I think you will really like this book, — and all his others.<br /><br />I think it's his best book so far too, Andy and Gail. I want to read that Edward Thomas one.<br /><br />Hi, Dominic — and Dritanje, yes, I adore Sebald's writing, and 'The Rings of Saturn' is one of my favourites.The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-90291341286673511792014-07-15T21:39:38.001+01:002014-07-15T21:39:38.001+01:00I have not read this yet. Clearly, I must! But for...I have not read this yet. Clearly, I must! But for some reason, W G Sebald's 'Rings of Saturn' floats into my mind. Have you read it? It is an account of a walk, and of all the related thoughts that come to mind, the stories and memories...in Sebald's deceptively simple prose, utterly otherworldly too, through a feeling of a haunting 'other energy' informing the writer's awareness.<br />Thanks for pointing this book out!dritanjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025213970107184429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-92062405316079858572014-07-14T15:15:52.063+01:002014-07-14T15:15:52.063+01:00Totally agree. Absolutely brilliant. I've grea...Totally agree. Absolutely brilliant. I've greatly enjoyed Robert Macfarlane's other books, but this one is my favourite by far. Definitely, for me, the most enriching read of the past couple of years. <br />Cheers,<br />Gail. WFT Nobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315143664245246248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-46706472948423176442014-07-14T09:07:11.849+01:002014-07-14T09:07:11.849+01:00Look sgood. Not read it yet - but read about it in...Look sgood. Not read it yet - but read about it in the Guardian over the weekend. <br /><br />http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/jul/11/john-mullan-book-club-old-ways-robert-macfarlaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-12411502140075128702014-07-14T07:28:33.239+01:002014-07-14T07:28:33.239+01:00Thanks Robert. To my mind, this is the best of hi...Thanks Robert. To my mind, this is the best of his books. There is much to live out of in it.<br /><br />I'm reading Matthew Hollis' book on Edward Thomas at the moment. Hollis is much less appreciative of Thomas' prose than Macfarlane.<br /><br />AndyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-23723712356713037812014-07-13T20:56:30.711+01:002014-07-13T20:56:30.711+01:00Thanks so much for the book suggestion. Our publi...Thanks so much for the book suggestion. Our public library has a copy. I'll be reading it soon.<br />Was able to spend many hours walking on Friday and Saturday of this week -- in the woods and down along Bellingham Bay. Yay!!!amhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212213177713917828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-78051661399507930472014-07-13T20:46:48.272+01:002014-07-13T20:46:48.272+01:00It was you, Robert, who first introduced me to Mac...It was you, Robert, who first introduced me to Macfarlane's writing, and I have enjoyed his books immensely. I read "The Old Ways" shortly after its release, and it resonated with me so much that I almost underlined every sentence in the book.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-70239541054776527022014-07-13T15:03:30.639+01:002014-07-13T15:03:30.639+01:00One of my favourites Robert - I have all his books...One of my favourites Robert - I have all his books.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-41873260851403840722014-07-13T13:45:54.890+01:002014-07-13T13:45:54.890+01:00love this book. one of my favouriteslove this book. one of my favouritesSyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154396802023859189noreply@blogger.com