The Pedestrian: Being a Correct Journal of Incidents on a Walk from the State House, Boston, Massachusetts, to the U. S. Capital (1862 - Hardcover

The Pedestrian is a journal written by Edward Payson Weston detailing his journey on foot from the State House in Boston, Massachusetts to the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. in the year 1862. The book is a first-hand account of his experiences, observations, and encounters during his journey, which took him a total of 26 days to complete. Weston's journal provides a unique perspective on the landscape, people, and culture of the Eastern United States during the Civil War era. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, travel, or the art of walking.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.