
The Last Englishman
Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Adam Stubbs
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By:
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Keith Foskett
About this listen
A real-life adventurer. A gruelling pan-American trek. Will one Englishman dare to face his fears?
Shortlisted for Outdoor Book of the Year by The Great Outdoors magazine
Born traveller Keith Foskett had thousands of miles of thru-hiking experience when he prepared for his toughest challenge yet: a gruelling 2,640-mile hike from Mexico to Canada. In a six-month journey along America’s Pacific Crest Trail, he crossed 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 on the trail?
Shortlisted for The Great Outdoors magazine Outdoor Personality of the Year and Book of the Year multiple times, veteran storyteller Keith Foskett lets you join him for a trek across the greatest long-distance hiking trail on Earth. With witty humor, astute observations, 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.
Discover The Last Englishman to embark on a journey of tenacity today!
Reviews
"The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most beautiful and diverse long distance trails in the world. The Last Englishman allows you to experience this amazing trail through the eyes of a thru-hiker. If you cannot take the time to hike the trail, then you should definitely take the time to read about it." (Jennifer Pharr Davis, previous record holder for the fastest thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail)
"It’s rare to find a book that captures the experience of long distance backpacking so well, and that is also fun to read. Fozzie’s account of his Pacific Crest Trail hike is educational, inspirational, and hilarious. A must-read for aspiring thru-hikers and outdoor adventure seekers." (Erik Asorson, The PCT Atlas)
©2018 Keith Foskett (P)2019 Keith FoskettCritic 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)
"Telling the true story of a six-month PCT hike from Mexico to Canada, crossing wild desert and mountain and meeting everything from eccentric hikers to rattlesnakes along the way. 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)
"Long-distance hiking is tragically romantic: it’s not all about fresh air, aesthetic majesty, and colorful company. This book is refreshingly honest about the difficulties and day-to-day monotony. But it also captures the rewards of this oversized effort to hike the United States end to end." (Andrew Skurka (National Geographic, Adventurer of the Year)
A good listen
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The kindness of strangers is heartwarming
The lesson for me is freedom is in the wilderness
Bears blisters and a phobia of snakes
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pronouncing things the american way, i.e numerical words with the 'and' missing.
For instance saying one thousand two, instead of the correct way - one thousand and two.
My little rant, there is english, and then there are mistakes. There is no such thing as american english.
Keith Foskett take a bow. You have motivated me to get off my fat arse and start hill walking again. Thankyou.
Great read, narrator pretending to be american is infuriating
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Awesome.
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Life changing book
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A great record of a great journey.
As someone who craves adventure, this is a dose of wanderlust tonic.
A refreshing, frank and well narrated look at what little we do need to thrive and flourish.
An ode to Friendships made and bad habits ignored, lifes priorities highlighted without the need of a like, share and comment.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and shalll seek out other Fossie adventures. Thank you.
A reminder of what little you need to thrive
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Inspirational
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Great story telling
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Fantastic book
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Heavy going at times
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