A Man in a Hurry
The Extraordinary Life and Times of Edward Payson Weston, the World's Greatest Walker
By Nick Harris, Helen Harris & Paul Marshall | Publisher: deCoubertin Books
About the book
For half a century Edward Payson Weston was one of the most famous people in the English-speaking world as the first age of international celebrity unfolded. The godfather of the pedestrianism movement - a sport that took the Victorian world by storm - he criss-crossed Britain and America on foot earning fame fortune and notoriety in an athletic career that saw him complete some of the most amazing endurance feats ever witnessed.
The story of a dreamer schemer and ladies man who met with presidents and royalty crooks and knaves A Man in a Hurry is one man s athletic journey from the Gold Rush to the Jazz Age. With its colourful detail historical context and readable style the co-authors have skillfully recreated a vanished world to tell one of the most amazing stories in sporting history and provide an important addition to the sports literature canon.
Editions of A Man in a Hurry
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780956431370
- Kindle
- ISBN B007OU7YHQ
Read an Excerpt
For half a century Edward Payson Weston was one of the most famous people in the English-speaking world as the first age of international celebrity unfolded. The godfather of the pedestrianism movement - a sport that took the Victorian world by storm - he criss-crossed Britain and America on foot earning fame fortune and notoriety in an athletic career that saw him complete some of the most amazing endurance feats ever witnessed.
The story of a dreamer schemer and ladies man who met with presidents and royalty crooks and knaves A Man in a Hurry is one man s athletic journey from the Gold Rush to the Jazz Age. With its colourful detail historical context and readable style the co-authors have skillfully recreated a vanished world to tell one of the most amazing stories in sporting history and provide an important addition to the sports literature canon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Man in a Hurry about?
For half a century Edward Payson Weston was one of the most famous people in the English-speaking world as the first age of international celebrity unfolded. The godfather of the pedestrianism movement - a sport that took the Victorian world by storm - he criss-crossed Britain and America on foot earning fame fortune and notoriety in an athletic career that saw him complete some of the most amazing endurance feats ever witnessed.
The story of a dreamer schemer and ladies man who met with presidents and royalty crooks and knaves A Man in a Hurry is one man s athletic journey from the Gold Rush to the Jazz Age. With its colourful detail historical context and readable style the co-authors have skillfully recreated a vanished world to tell one of the most amazing stories in sporting history and provide an important addition to the sports literature canon.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Man in a Hurry?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: sport
Where can I read a sample of A Man in a Hurry?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780956431370
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Man in a Hurry?
Nick Harris, Helen Harris & Paul Marshall
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Man in a Hurry is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780956431370) and kindle(ISBN B007OU7YHQ)