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Walking Home: A Poet's Journey Simon Armitage
Walking Home: A Poet's Journey
Simon Armitage
Nineteen days, 256 miles, and one renowned poet walking the backbone of England.
285 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 8, 2026 |
| ISBN13 | 9780871407436 |
| Publishers | WW Norton & Co |
| Pages | 304 |
| Dimensions | 140 × 211 × 22 mm · 270 g |
| Language | English |
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