Books by Robert Manning

Recent work on best management practices for sound and light in national parks

In Walks of a Lifetime in America''s National Parks: Extraordinary Hikes in Exceptional Places, Robert and Martha Manning invite readers to explore the joys of hiking. Explaining the why, how, and where to walk and featuring first-hand descriptions of the nation''s great National parks and their best hikes ranging from short day hikes to backpacking treks, and featuring scenic vistas, waterfalls, and information on lodging opportunities, this is a bucket list book for hiking in the national parks. Each chapter includes personal anecdotes, natural and cultural history, and practical tips. Every chapter is richly illustrated with color photographs and maps. The book also includes a series of twenty short, engaging essays about hiking and related matters.

The first part of this Middle English verse chronicle by the Gilbertine monk Robert Manning (died c.1338), was published in two volumes with an introduction and English side-notes in 1887. Volume 1 takes the narrative up to Arthur's time and his battles with the Romans.