Pedestrianism: When Watching People Walk Was America's Favorite Spectator Sport
Matthew Algeo revisits the era when pedestrianism—watching people walk competitively—was America’s favorite spectator sport. This engaging history brings attention to a forgotten pastime and its place in the country’s sporting and cultural memory.
About This Book
Matthew Algeo’s Pedestrianism examines the period when watching people walk was one of America’s favorite spectator activities.
The book focuses on pedestrianism as a sport and as a noteworthy part of American popular culture.
It offers readers a look at a largely forgotten pastime and the place it held in the nation’s history.
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