A real-life adventurer. A life-changing journey. Will one Englishman dare to face his fears?

Shortlisted for Outdoor Book of the Year by The Great Outdoors magazine.

Born wanderer Keith Foskett had thousands of miles of thru-hiking experience when he set out on his toughest challenge yet: a mammoth 2,640-mile trek from Mexico to Canada. Over six relentless months on America's Pacific Crest Trail, he faced the arid heat of California's deserts, the volcanic peaks of Oregon, and the remote wilderness of Washington's forests.

As phobias of bears, snakes, and wild camping crept in, and the worst winter in years bore down, could Foskett push through the fear to rediscover his freedom and complete a journey that would change his life forever?

Inside, you'll find:

• An adventurous life memoir packed with grit and determination

• Travel humour from a British author with a sharp eye for detail

• Wilderness exploration that will transport you to some of the most rugged landscapes on Earth

• A cast of unforgettable characters from the trail community

• A story of finding freedom outdoors and embracing the unknown


Shortlisted for The Great Outdoors magazine's Outdoor Personality of the Year and Book of the Year multiple times, Keith Foskett's compelling narrative turns the typical travel story on its head. With sharp wit, heartfelt insights, and an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of long-distance hiking, The Last Englishman is a must-read for anyone seeking something more from life.

Perfect for fans of:

• Wild by Cheryl Strayed

• A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

• Off-grid adventure and solo travel memoirs

• Stories of overcoming adversity and discovering a new path


If you crave bold adventure, dream of escaping the grind, or long for a reminder that the best journeys happen outside your comfort zone, then you'll love this unforgettable escape.

Ditch the desk. Embrace the dirt. Live the story others only dream about.

Praise for The Last Englishman

"I'm not sure if Keith Foskett knows it but he has penned a hiking

classic. I just wanted to pack up my bags and head off into the

wilderness."

- Spencer Vignes (The Observer)

"An entertaining account of a walk along one of the world's most

challenging and spectacular trails."

- Chris Townsend

"The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most beautiful and diverse

long-distance trails in the world. The Last Englishman allows you

to experience this amazing trail through the eyes of a thru-hiker. If

you cannot take the time to hike the trail, then you should

definitely take the time to read about it."

- Jennifer Pharr Davis (Ex-record holder for the fastest thru-

hike of the Appalachian Trail)

What Amazon readers are saying:

You don't have to be a distance walker to love a Keith Foskett book. It's not just a truly great outdoor book but also a mindfulness or even a self-help / discovery book.

I didn't want the experience to end, and yet I felt satisfied by its completion.

Great entertainment and well written. It's one of the best of the many books that I've read about the PCT experience.

By the far the best PCT thru-hike trail book I have read. Witty, pragmatic and useful info on the trail itself.

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