“Elizabeth continued her walk alone, crossing field after field at a quick pace, jumping over stiles and springing over puddles with impatient activity, and finding herself at last within view of the house, with weary ankles, dirty stockings, and a face glowing with the warmth of exercise.” Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen Jane Austen was fond of walking, so it’s no surprise that many of her characters—Elizabeth, Anne, Elinor, and Marianne come to mind—share the same pleasure. And despite the...

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