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The Icknield Way

by Edward Thomas

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About This Book

Edward Thomas (1878-1917), a poet and writer, was educated in London and Oxford. He initially wrote about the countryside and reviewed books, later finding success as a poet. In 1915, he joined the army and was killed at the Battle of Arras in 1917. Jack Cornish, author of 'The Lost Paths' and Director of England at The Ramblers, contributed to this work. The cover features 'The Icknield Way' (1912) by Spencer Gore (1878-1914).

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