Subtitled "The History, Science, Philosophy, Literature, Theory and Practice of Pedestrianism". Walking was once our principle method of transport but now, for the able bodied, it's either something we barely notice or it has become a brief lifestyle choice. Nicholson brings pedestrianism back to the centre of life by musing on his own walks (both challenging and unchallenging) and by looking at the thoughts and actions of those inspired by walking - Dickens, Bruce Chatwin, Bob Dylan, Buster Keaton, Werner Herzog, and more.