The Walks Near Athens

By Hollis Spurgeon Summers

Book Overview

The Walks Near Athens is a comprehensive guidebook written by Hollis Spurgeon Summers, detailing various hiking trails and walking routes in and around the city of Athens, Greece. The book is divided into several chapters, each dedicated to a specific trail or route, and includes detailed maps, photographs, and descriptions of the terrain and sights along the way. The book covers a wide range of walks, from easy strolls through the city's historic neighborhoods and parks to more challenging hikes in the surrounding mountains and countryside. Some of the featured walks include the Acropolis and Ancient Agora, the National Gardens, Mount Lycabettus, and the Attica coastline. In addition to providing practical information on each walk, such as distance, difficulty level, and recommended footwear, the book also includes historical and cultural background on the areas visited, making it a valuable resource for travelers interested in learning more about Athens and its surroundings. Overall, The Walks Near Athens is a well-researched and informative guidebook that is sure to be useful for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty and cultural landmarks of this historic city.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125836638X
• ISBN13: 9781258366384
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"