The Last Englishman

Book 1

De: Keith Foskett

Narrado por: Adam Stubbs

Duración: 11 h y 4 m

Resumen del Editor

A real-life adventurer. A gruelling pan-American trek. Will one Englishman dare to face his fears?

Shortlisted for Outdoor Book of the Year by The Great Outdoors magazine

Born traveller Keith Foskett had thousands of miles of thru-hiking experience when he prepared for his toughest challenge yet: a gruelling 2,640-mile hike from Mexico to Canada. In a six-month journey along America’s Pacific Crest Trail, he crossed the arid expanses of California’s deserts, the towering peaks of Oregon’s volcanic landscape, and the dense forests of Washington.

Battling phobias of bears, snakes, critters, and camping in the woods after dark, can Foskett find new ways to achieve his ultimate goal when the worst winter in years bears down on the trail?

Shortlisted for The Great Outdoors magazine Outdoor Personality of the Year and Book of the Year multiple times, veteran storyteller Keith Foskett lets you join him for a trek across the greatest long-distance hiking trail on Earth. With witty humor, astute observations, and a delightful cast of characters, you’ll discover a compelling narrative that turns the travelogue formula on its head.

The Last Englishman is an extraordinary travel memoir by an experienced long-distance hiker. If you believe there’s more to life than work, yearn for new horizons and challenges, and believe in overcoming adversity, then you’ll love Keith Foskett’s tale of exploration.

Discover The Last Englishman to embark on a journey of tenacity today!

Reviews

"The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most beautiful and diverse long distance trails in the world. The Last Englishman allows you to experience this amazing trail through the eyes of a thru-hiker. If you cannot take the time to hike the trail, then you should definitely take the time to read about it." (Jennifer Pharr Davis, previous record holder for the fastest thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail)

"It’s rare to find a book that captures the experience of long distance backpacking so well, and that is also fun to read. Fozzie’s account of his Pacific Crest Trail hike is educational, inspirational, and hilarious. A must-read for aspiring thru-hikers and outdoor adventure seekers." (Erik Asorson, The PCT Atlas)

©2018 Keith Foskett (P)2019 Keith Foskett

Reseñas de la Crítica

"I’m not sure if Keith Foskett knows it but he has penned a hiking classic. I just wanted to pack up my bags and head off into the wilderness." (Spencer Vignes, The Observer)

"Telling the true story of a six-month PCT hike from Mexico to Canada, crossing wild desert and mountain and meeting everything from eccentric hikers to rattlesnakes along the way. Easy to read and at times laugh-out-loud funny, it will make you want to pack your rucksack and go." (Rosie Fuller, Adventure Travel magazine)

"Long-distance hiking is tragically romantic: it’s not all about fresh air, aesthetic majesty, and colorful company. This book is refreshingly honest about the difficulties and day-to-day monotony. But it also captures the rewards of this oversized effort to hike the United States end to end." (Andrew Skurka, author and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year)

Really Enjoyed

This was a highly enjoyable romp through the PCT. The reader’s voice is fantastic and I remained engaged through the whole story! Highly recommended.

I love it from the beginning to the end!

I loved Keith's humor and storytelling! I didn't want it to end so I started listening to it a second time! He does a great job painting a picture of his amazing adventure that I felt I was right along with him and the others. I look forward to more of his books that I hope he writes!

Interesting, humorous, a great story!

Interesting, humorous, a great story! Enjoyed the specific details about gear and food. Laughed out loud every time Reginald had something to say.

An Englishman goes for a walk

An engaging, funny and occasionally brutally honest look at the triumph, travails and foot injuries associated with long distance hiking.

I'm so grateful for this book, thank you Fozzie

Ups and downs, lefts and rights. Hike your own hike. Fantastic memories, wonderful mutants and true freedom.

Excellent book

Great book and narrator. Well done! Made me feel like I was out there on the trail.

A MUST LISTEN--Great adventure well told

The Last Englishman is a MUST listen!! Apparently I'm addicted to tales of through hiking as I've been listening to a lot of them recently. This is not only the best through hiking book I've listened to, it's the best adventure book I have ever listened to. I really like that the author keeps us very informed about the progress of the trip without giving a mile by mile account of his journal. The characters he meets on the trail add color and depth to the story but the personality of the author is what really carries the day. The story itself will make you laugh out loud and yes, cry out loud also. I was so happy for the author's journey to finally end, but sad for the story to be over. If he would like to write a book about running errands on a Saturday and have Adam Stubbs narrate it, I will definitely give it a listen.

Quite an interesting adventure

The book was engaging, entertaining and a great overview of the adventures on the Pacific Coast Trail. Well written and narrated; I would highly recommend for those interested in outdoor adventure.

o the memories

great story and as a former thru-hiker I felt the humor in so many levels. brought back the memories of trail.

Amazing Adventure

I first listened to Keith Foskett's book about the Camino de Santiago. Loved it and decided to give this one a listen too. Total respect for his accomplishments - and total appreciation for him sharing his stories.