Rambling On by Mike Harding.
 
In his hilarious new book Mike Harding - comedian, poet and failed goldfish trainer - takes an inventive and not altogether reverent look at the world of walking, from the days of such great pioneers as Moses and the First Kosher Ramblers, Hannibal and his Jumbo Rambling Club, through to Brigham Young and the Mormon Long-Distance Walkers.
 
We meet, too, a colourful array of modern rambling types - the Heath Robinson Rambler who knits his own tent, the Strumpet Rambler, the Tap Room Rambler who drinks and talks rather than walks, the Jonah Rambler (never stand near him in a thunderstorm), and many more.
 
There is much invaluable advice on how to survive common rambling hazards like
among ramblers of short stature) and shirty publicans (Boozus Narcus). Mr Harding also discusses at length the impact of the circle-stitched bra on the world of car-tography.
He is aided on his way by Larry, ace cartoonist and Real Ale-drinking Brummy.
'A must for every armchair traveller'
 
With Illustrations by Larry.