New Wheels in Old Ruts: A Pilgrimage to Canterbury Via the Ancient Pilgrim's Way (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Parr

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332635376 ISBN 13: 9780332635378

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Join a wry, curious band as they plan a Canterbury pilgrimage along the old Pilgrim's Way and stumble into humorous misadventures on a Kentish journey.

This witty travel tale blends satire with a keen eye for place, antiquities, and the quirks of eager explorers.

The book weaves a portrait of a restless reviewer, a resourceful yet pushy entourage, and a chorus of companions who treat a walking tour like a grand scheme of schemes. Through comic planning, unconventional ideas, and affectionate jabs at travel guides, it reveals how a simple journey can become a lively essay on ambition, memory, and the charm of the English countryside.

• A tongue-in-cheek look at expedition planning, maps, and the lure of discovering forgotten routes.
• Colorful characters who clash, conspire, and bond over tea, tales, and small local wonders.
• Playful sketches of landscapes, ruins, and the timeless appeal of wandering with friends.
• Gentle satire of travel culture, guidebooks, and the collage of objects travelers carry.

Ideal for readers who enjoy light travel humor, mid-20th-century wit, and affectionate satires of exploration and fellowship.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332635376
• ISBN 13: 9780332635378
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 230