Doubling Back Ten Paths Trodden in Memory
Doubling Back Ten Paths Trodden in Memory by Linda Cracknell is a reprint edition published by Freight Books in May 2016. This 272-page book explores the journey of the author as she retraces her father’s final hike through the Swiss Alps, a pilgrimage that took place in 1952. Through a series of walking tales, Cracknell reflects on memories, relationships, and the landscapes that shape our experiences, weaving together her father’s story with her own.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of narratives that traverse various terrains, from the Highlands of Scotland to Kenya, emphasizing themes of nature, family, and the emotional connections to the past. The book delves into the significance of walking as a means of reaffirming memories and beliefs, offering vivid descriptions of mountain landscapes and the ecosystems that inhabit them. This collection serves as both a personal memoir and a broader meditation on the act of walking, making it a thoughtful addition to the genres of biography and travel writing.
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In 1952, Linda Cracknell’s father embarked on a hike through the Swiss Alps. It was the last walk he would ever take. Linda retraces that fateful journey 50 years later, following the trail of the man she barely knew. This collection of walking tales take their theme from that pilgrimage. The walks trace the contours of memories, following friends, writers, and relations along trails across mountains, valleys, and coasts from the Highlands of Scotland to Kenya. Each walk is about the reaffirming of memories, beliefs, and emotions, and especially of the connection that one can have with the past. This book celebrates life, family, friendship, and walking through mountain landscapes richly textured with stories. A masterwork of travel writing in the vein of Robert Macfarlane and Roger Deakin, this lyrical, poignant book contains stunning landscape descriptions.
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