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The Last Englishman
- Book 1
- Narrated by: Adam Stubbs
- Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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)
What the critics say
"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)
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- Kindle Customer
- 2021-11-22
Enchanting
Great humor. Fantastic friendships. Many Adventure. Couldn't stop listening to this on audible. Must read
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-04-30
A great read !
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Informative, funny and well written. I would recommend to everyone.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-08-08
Dope Ass Travel Book
listened to this book while traveling with the wifey on a road trip. it's da bomb. made us wanna travel even more.
now we're binging all his other work
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- channy
- 2020-04-14
Great book
This was my first audiobook. It was a great book! a great adventure he had.
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- Jeff Antoine
- 2020-01-31
Enjoyable!
This story was a good listen. At times it felt like I was part of the story and the reader was just filling in what I had missed on trail. Great narration and filled with some humour and some facts.
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- Leslie Hawryluk
- 2019-09-29
Very funny
A must read for anyone who is considering a long-distance hike. I laughed out loud dozens of times. This is now my favourite book. So funny I could easily listen to it multiple times. Very well written.
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- John E. Wright Jr.
- 2019-03-31
My favorite book of my library
After about 20 audible books, I have found this my absolute favorite, while I'm torn between my favorite running book, and this book. the story of this book is epic. the narrator in the beginning kind of had me iffy. but after chapter 2 you fall love with his style. I don't usually leave reviews. but I did this time and you'll have to find out why
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-07-22
Slow paced and overly dramatic
Started listening with great anticipation having read Cheryl Stride's account of her hike of the PCT. Sadly this book is so overly detailed it becomes very tedious to listen to. Got as far as chapter 4 when the drawn-out description of how to order an American breakfast just sent me over the edge...
Narration as well feels forced and over emphasized detracting from the experience.
Sadly had to abandoned the listen.
Possibly interesting to someone who has never hiked and and never been to the States. Rather disappointing.
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- Randall M. Robinson
- 2019-03-30
Incredible and funny book.
I actually listened to this book on audible. It’s written by an Englishman, and read by an Englishman. This not only works it’s a joy to listen to. Now for the book. It’s destined to be a classic of thru hiking books. The author is funny and has that English since of humor. His descriptions of the trail and people he meets brings this book alive.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who hikes or just wants to listen/read about an incredible true story, an adventure.
Buy it, you will not be disappointed in the least
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- Thomas Campbell
- 2021-09-24
What’s the opposite of trail magic?
A common characteristic of a captivating trail narrative is the unexpected cache of humanity from stranger. Unfortunately, the Last Englishman couldn’t be bother to appreciate even the littlest of gifts, resorting to stealing salt and pepper packets. The author’s self-serving behavior overshadow his literary journey.
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-07-18
Right there on the Trail
I was looking for an escapist travelogue and wasn’t disappointed. A nice balance of incidents and more mundane details that frame the incidents well. The warmth and inspiration of human connections are nicely woven into the hiking narrative. I took a long while to warm to the narrator, but his voice and tone eventually won me over (at least for the most part). Like a Through Hiker, sad to reach the end.
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- kevin
- 2021-06-15
Entertaining
Great story telling, hated to see it end. Have read other PCT books that were good but this tops the list.
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- Ethan Gallogly
- 2019-03-27
This is the book to read about life on the PCT!
This is the book to read if you are considering hiking the PCT. It is also the book to read if you have hiked the PCT and are missing life on trail. From blisters to bliss, agony to angels, bears to bugs, and fighting to friendship – this book has it all. Foskett, aka “Fozzie” beautifully captures the experience of being a thru-hiker on the grueling 2,640-mile Pacific Crest Trail, finding that wonderful balance between trail-life, contextual history, and personal triumph. Foskett is an excellent writer; his memoir is well-written and highly engaging. Two thumbs up!!
Adam Stubbs does an excellent job narrating this book.
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- Eric K.
- 2023-05-24
Best book about a through hiking!
I’ve read several books on through hiking since I got interested in this topic as my college graduate Daughter is spending time on the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin this summer.
This book in well written and beautifully illustrates the true nature of through hiking the PCT . From the planning and preparation to the actual hiking day in and day out itself. The characters are real people who all share in the story recreated in words . I feel that I personally walked on the PCT with everyone and can actually believe I’ve met each and every hiker who trekked this trek together.
This isn’t just a good book about through hiking , It’s just a great book. I enjoyed ever moment and each step of the trail.
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- PCT HIKER
- 2023-05-06
Enjoyed listening to Fozzie's book again.
Every thru hiking experience is different, as demonstated by the many hiking books I've read. This author is humorous & entertaining. Listened to his PCT book again while preparing to hike sections of the PCT (1000 miles or so) yet to complete. Fozzie doesn't sugar-coat the hardships that one encounters on backpacking, like many do. Thru hiking is strenuous but so rewarding. I've read Fozzie's other books but am still waiting for him to write a book on the CDT! What gives? Thanks to the author for sharing his experiences. BTW, the AT book was excellent as well!
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- avery
- 2023-04-24
Will get more of his books
Enjoyable story, wish there was a little more meat about locations- will be listening to the one about the AT next! Narration was very good.
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- Jacques QUERTON
- 2020-09-05
Introduction to Thru-Hiking
This an excellent introduction to thru-hiking not in terms of thechnic but about the state of your mind while walking. The story telling is perfect but the narator is even better. The combination of both of them make this book a master piece.
''Its not the Destination, its the Journey’' Ralph Waldo Emerson
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- The James Familly
- 2019-08-18
An OK book.
I think Keith accomplished an amazing achievement and his book has been an eye opener for me. I am more into long distance cycling, but this book has certainly made me think about taking up hiking and, why not, putting th PCT on my bucket list!
However I only gave 3 stars as I find its a bit repetitive and, at times, it can drag on a bit. I sometimes found myself lacking concentration while listening to the narrator and it took me quite a bit of time to finish the book. Maybe that's just down to it being an audio book and the voice of the narrator?? .... If I was able to, it'd be a solid 3.5 stars. I look forward to reading more by the same author.
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