Hit the road with Armchair Travel readings

Many people travel during the summer, but if you love the beauty of upstate New York during its prime, you may want to select a few books from the Armchair Travel Newsletter. To sign up and have it sent straight to your inbox, visit our website at hmloneonta.org and click the box that says “Sign up for our email newsletter.” For a sample of what’s included in the June newsletter, keep reading.

“American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal” by Neil King Jr. is an amazing and revealing memoir about a 330-mile walk from Washington, DC, to New York City; an unforgettable pilgrimage through some of our oldest common grounds in America. Neil King Jr’s desire to walk from Washington DC to New York City began as a whim and soon became an obsession. Determined to rediscover what matters in life and to see our national history with fresh eyes, Neil headed north with a small satchel on his back and a mission in mind: to pay close attention to the land he crossed and the people he met. . The trip delves into the past and present of the United States, discovering forgotten corners and ignored people. By turns funny, inspiring, and sublime, American Ramble offers an exquisite account of personal and national renewal—an indelible study of our country as we’ve never seen it before.

“Into the Amazon: the life of Cândido Rondon, pioneering explorer, scientist, statesman, and conservationist” is by Larry Rohter. Cândido Rondon is by any measure the greatest tropical explorer in history. Between 1890 and 1930, he navigated scores of previously uncharted rivers, traversed pristine mountain ranges, and plowed through jungles so inhospitable that even native peoples had avoided them. He even led Theodore Roosevelt and his son, Kermit, on their famous “River of Doubt” trip in 1913 to14. Leaving the Brazilian army in 1930 with the rank of two-star general, Rondón, himself of indigenous descent, dedicated the rest of his life not only to writing about the flora and fauna of the region, but also to defending the peoples who inhabited the region. rainforest and lobbying for the creation of a national park system. Despite his many accomplishments, including laying a 1,200-mile telegraph line through the heart of the Amazon and three Nobel Peace Prize nominations, Rondón has never received his due. Originally published in Brazil, “Into the Amazon” is the first comprehensive biography of his life and remarkable career.

“The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot” by Robert Macfarlane is from the acclaimed author of “The Wild Places, An Exploration of Walking and Thinking.” In this exquisitely written book, Robert Macfarlane sets out from his home in Cambridge, England, to follow the ancient roads, hollows, highways, and sea lanes that crisscross both the British landscape and its waters and territories beyond. The result is a captivating and immersive exploration of the ghosts and voices that haunt the old ways, of the stories that keep and tell our footprints, and of pilgrimage and ritual.

“On Trails: An Exploration” by Robert Moor is written by a brilliant new literary voice that offers a groundbreaking exploration of how trails help us understand the world, from tiny ant trails to hiking trails that span continents, from highways to interstates to the Internet. In 2009, while hiking the Appalachian Trail, Robert Moor began to wonder about the roads that lie under our feet: How are they formed? Why do some improve over time while others degrade? What makes us follow or attack on our own? Over the course of the next seven years, Moor traveled the world, exploring trails of all kinds, from minuscule to enormous. He learned the tricks of master trail builders, searched for long-lost Cherokee trails, and traced the origins of our highway networks and the Internet. With an impressive arc that stretches from the dawn of animal life to the digital age, “On Trails” is a book that makes us see our world, our history, our species and our ways of life anew.”

“The High Sierra: A Love Story” is by Kim Stanley Robinson. Robinson first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains during the summer of 1973. He returned from that encounter a different man, awed by scenery that made him feel as if he were strolling through an art museum and climbing in a gymnasium. the jungle like an energized. child. High Sierra is a beautiful and immersive immersion in a place, born from the desire to understand and share one of the most exciting experiences our planet has to offer. Packed with maps, gear tips, over 100 stunning photos, and much more, it will inspire seasoned hikers, casual walkers, and travel readers to gear up for a grand adventure.

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