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Keri Smith, best known for "Wreck This Journal," catalogs her discovery of cryptic notes in Walt Whitman’s *Leaves of Grass* and follows the trail to the secretive Wander Society. The book offers historical background on the group, profiles of wanderers across time, and a practical framework for incorporating wandering into everyday life. It links the act of aimless exploration to heightened creative potential and mindful presence. Readers receive a step‑by‑step guide to practicing the art of wandering, drawing from the Society’s traditions and Smith’s personal experiments. The work serves as both a research record and an inspirational manual for those seeking new ways to engage with the world. Through interviews, archival research, and autobiographical narrative, Smith presents the Wander Society as a living tradition that underscores the value of spontaneous travel and observation. The text blends scholarly investigation with actionable advice, appealing to readers interested in creative processes, psychological mindfulness, and the philosophical dimensions of everyday exploration.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Keri Smith
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