Rather, it is an encyclopedia of the literature on walking which includes excerpts from texts (120 in total) has many authors over the centuries. Grouped by theme with a presentation of the author and context before each extract.
It's actually very interesting and enjoyable to go. I do not read it from beginning to end, I will not read everything, but I pick here and there and it's a real treat. I read the other books in parallel depending on the mood.
Makes me want to play some unknown authors for me or that I knew only by name.