Ride from Land’s End to John of Groats (1893)

Ride From Land's End To John Of Groats is a travelogue written by Evelyn Burnaby in 1893. The book chronicles Burnaby's journey on horseback from the southernmost point of England, Land's End, to the northernmost point, John o' Groats. The journey covers a distance of approximately 1,200 miles and is completed in just over a month.The book is written in a diary format, with Burnaby detailing his daily experiences and encounters with the people he meets along the way. He describes the various landscapes he passes through, including the rugged Cornish coast, the rolling hills of the Midlands, and the Scottish highlands.As well as providing a fascinating insight into the British countryside at the turn of the 20th century, Ride From Land's End To John Of Groats also offers a glimpse into the character of Burnaby himself. He is an affable and humorous writer, with a keen eye for detail and a love of adventure.Overall, Ride From Land's End To John Of Groats is a charming and entertaining read, offering a unique perspective on a journey that is still popular with cyclists and hikers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.