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1: Drawings in Original Are Left Out of This Edition
The book is delightful, but this particular edition does not contain Belloc's drawings that were in the original. This is a serious drawback because the drawings -- some of which are maps -- aid in one's understanding of his story. Without the drawings, I feel like this is only half a book. I would recommend that you buy a different published version that contain his drawings, even if you have to buy an older used copy.
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2: Kindle Version -- poor formatting!
Watch out for the kindle version. It is cheap! But it is poorly formatted. It looks like there are a lot of extra linefeeds in the text, so that sentences and paragraphs are very chopped up.
This makes it very difficult to read! I doubt I will get through it. From what I can tell (skimming) most of the book has this formatting problem.
I feel bad giving this 1 star! I know this is a popular book. But Kindle buyers should beware.
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3: Francis Quinlan's Comment
Written early in the 20th century, this story of a walking trip to Rome is still one of the most compelling travel books ever written. What makes it interesting is that the reader is in the company of an erudite and educated man who is thoroughly human. Recommended. FJQ
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4: It's all about the journey
Belloc shares his adventure of making a pilgrimage to Rome on foot in the early twentieth century (prior to World War I). He was "On the Road" fifty years before Kerouac on a spiritual journey full of faith, wit, beautiful scenery, interesting characters, and personal adventures.
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5: when writing was writing
This is writen in a style and voice that is not found in modern works.
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