#15: Exploring Trails – with Robert Moor

An author that hiked the Appalachian Trail and then got obsessed
with the history and creation of trails. This is how the book “On
Trails” by Robert Moor could be summarized. Sounds a bit, boring,
doesn’t it?


Well, it isn’t. Instead, “On Trails” is one of the most
fascinating “outdoor books” of the past years. In it, Robert
explores how trails help us to understand the world. From ants to
elephants to hiking paths that span continents, from interstate
highways to the Internet, Moor discusses how the wisdom of trails
link together all species. 


It is a fascinating read, because it covers a seemingly simple
topic – trails – , but spans an arc from the dawn of animal life
to the digital era, and from science to history, philosophy and
nature writing … to mention just a few of the captivating topics
of the book – and of this conversation.


 


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