This book contains a wealth of information on the lost art of
pedestrianism, as well as having sections on other athletic performances
such as running and jumping. Primarily this book is a detailed catalogue
of records of the best walking, running, and jumping performances in
both an amateur and professional capacity. Also included herein is
everything you might need to know about these sports, including training
methodology, dietary suggestions, and the treatment of injuries and
related ailments. This rare book contains timeless sporting information
still valuable today, and constitutes a great addition to collections of
antiquarian sporting literature. John Henry Walsh (1810 - 1888) was a
prolific English writer of sports-news who often went by the pseudonym
"Stonehenge". His notable works include "The Modern Sportsman's Gun and
Rifle" (1882), "The Horse in the Stable and in the Field" (1861), and
"The Shot-Gun and Sporting Rifle" (1859). Many vintage texts such as
this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind
that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern,
high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned
new biography of the author.