Trekking across America: An Up-Close Look at a Once-Popular Pastime - Lyell D. Jr. Henry - Books - University of Iowa Press - 9781609389796 - May 26, 2026
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Lyell D. Jr. Henry
Trekking across America: An Up-Close Look at a Once-Popular Pastime

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For several decades following the end of the Civil War, the most popular sport in the United States was walking. Professional pedestrians often covered 500 miles or more in pursuit of large money prizes. Tapping vintage postcards and old newspaper articles, this is the first book to bring back to view this once-familiar feature of American life.

260 pages

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
To be released May 26, 2026
ISBN13 9781609389796
Publishers University of Iowa Press
Pages 278
Dimensions 152 × 229 × 22 mm   ·   426 g
Language English  

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