
The Last Englishman
Keith Foskett
A real-life adventurer. A demanding pan-American trek. Will one Englishman dare to face his fears?
Short-listed for Outdoor Book of the Year by The Great Outdoors magazine.
Born wanderer Keith Foskett had thousands of miles of thru-hiking experience...
Location:
United States
Description:
A real-life adventurer. A demanding pan-American trek. Will one Englishman dare to face his fears? Short-listed for Outdoor Book of the Year by The Great Outdoors magazine. Born wanderer Keith Foskett had thousands of miles of thru-hiking experience when he prepared for his toughest challenge yet: a punishing 2,640-mile hike from Mexico to Canada. In a six-month journey along America’s Pacific Crest Trail, he battled 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? Shortlisted for The Great Outdoors magazine Outdoor Personality of the Year and Book of the Year multiple times, veteran storyteller Keith Foskett invites you for a trek across the greatest long-distance hiking trail on Earth. With astute observations, wit, 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. Reviews '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). Experience everything from eccentric hikers to rattlesnakes. 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). Duration - 11h 4m. Author - Keith Foskett. Narrator - Adam Stubbs. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2012 Keith Foskett ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:29
Chapter 1: Escaping Volcanoes
Duration:00:27:21
Chapter 2: The Five-Minute Hobble
Duration:00:43:40
Chapter 3: The Art of Hitching a Ride
Duration:00:31:03
Chapter 4: Blisters, Perfect Hot Sauce, and the Silver Spoon
Duration:00:37:45
Chapter 5: Eat
Duration:00:40:21
Chapter 6: Bears
Duration:00:33:06
Chapter 7: The Sierras, Water Crossings and Battery Karma
Duration:00:27:09
Chapter 8: Washed Away by the Tuolumne River
Duration:00:29:05
Chapter 9: Light, Heat and Duff
Duration:00:29:19
Chapter 10: Ghosts on the Trail
Duration:00:39:25
Chapter 11: Setting the Limits
Duration:00:30:28
Chapter 12: Paw Fall Would be Awful
Duration:00:35:37
Chapter 13: Into Oregon
Duration:00:35:16
Chapter 14: Jekyll and Hyde
Duration:00:59:53
Chapter 15: Monument 78
Duration:00:38:57
Chapter 16: A New Strength
Duration:00:38:13
Chapter 17: Crater Lake
Duration:00:36:24
Chapter 18: The Original Question
Duration:00:34:31
Chapter 19: What the Hell Happened to Rockets?
Duration:00:08:57
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:06:27
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:43