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The Postal Paths : Rediscovering Britain’s Forgotten Trails And The People Who Walked Them by Alan Cleaver

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The Postal Paths : Rediscovering Britain’s Forgotten Trails And The People Who Walked Them by Alan Cleaver'A fascinating exploration of routes trod by generations of rural postmen and women lovingly told and lively.' JACK CORNISH, author of The Lost Paths'A delightful exploration of one of our most important cultural figures in the community, the postman. Postal Paths journeys around the UK, unearthing forgotten stories You will never look at a postman in the same way again.' REBECCA SMITH, author of Rural: The Lives of the Working Class

'A fascinating exploration of routes trod by generations of rural postmen and women - lovingly told and lively.'-JACK CORNISH, author of The Lost Paths'A delightful exploration of one of our most important cultural figures in the community, the postman. Postal Paths journeys around the UK, unearthing forgotten stories... You will never look at a postman in the same way again.' -REBECCA SMITH, author of Rural: The Lives of the Working Class Countryside'Charming... Cleaver brings to the life the lives of those who served their communities.'-KIRAN SIDHU, author of I Can Hear The Cuckoo***Seeing the hills, the crofts, villages and ruins only tells half the story. The people who worked, walked, lived and died here are the other half.

Postal paths span the length and breadth of Britain - from the furthermost corners of the Outer Hebrides to the isolated communities clinging to the cliffs of the Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall. For over 200 years, postmen and women have delivered post to homes across Britain on foot, no matter how remote.

A chance remark by a farmer about a Postman's Path led Alan Cleaver on a quest to discover more about this network of lanes, short-cuts and footpaths in the British landscape. From the rolling fells of Cumbria to Kent's shingle coast, he walked in the footsteps of 20th Century posties. And what he found, through conversation and painstaking research, was not just beautiful scenery. It was an incredible, forgotten slice of social history - the tales and toil of rural postmen and women trudging down lanes, over fields, and even across rivers to make sure the post always came on time.

From women like Hannah Knowles, who began her job delivering letters in 1912 and would only miss three days through illness over the next 62 years of service, to a WW1 veteran who completed his 9-mile delivery route on one leg, Postal Paths paints a vivid picture of people who not only served communities but brought them together, one letter at a time.

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Binding: Hardback,
Pagination: 384 pages, some chapter illustrations b/w
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KATHLEEN PATTERSON
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This toy is not indestructible. My little Aussie had one ear off and its neck cut in less then 6 hours and by the next day he had the foot chewed off. It is cute and he loved it, but it is stuffed and not really safe for an aggressive chewer.
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It is not a good product for a dog. I didn’t even last five minutes.
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I received this package and I just gave it to my dog. Doesn’t last five minutes. It’s already tore up.
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When I saw the Unbreakable Teddy Extreme Bear 2.0, I thought, Finally! A toy that might survive my 9-month-old Rottweiler puppy, Pepper. She’s an aggressive chewer with a love for stuffies—she adores them, right up until she disembowels them and feasts on their cotton insides like a tiny, unhinged zombie. The toy’s name, "Unbreakabear," sounded promising. Durable? Stuffie-like? For large breeds? Sign me up! Fifteen minutes later, it looked like a crime scene from a horror movie. The Good: Pepper was IN LOVE with this toy... for about 10 minutes. The double pack is nice in theory—you know, so you have a backup when the first one inevitably doesn’t live up to its "unbreakable" promise. The Bad: False Advertising: This toy is marketed as "extremely durable for aggressive chewers." But let me tell you: Pepper’s chewing isn’t aggressive—it’s surgical. She shredded the bear’s ears, ripped off the tail, and then went straight for the brain like she was auditioning for Zombie Dogs Gone Wild. It didn’t even put up a fight. Durability (or Lack Thereof): Calling this toy "extreme" is like calling a paper towel roll a chew toy. One good shake, and the seams basically exploded in surrender. Safety Concerns: Once Pepper exposed the stuffing (and the metaphorical "brains"), it was a race to see if I could stop her from swallowing it. Stuffing everywhere. The floor looked like someone had murdered a carnival bear. The Ugly: Walking into the room after Pepper was done was like stumbling upon the aftermath of a teddy bear massacre. The "Unbreakabear" lay limp on the floor, its ears and tail missing, stuffing spewed around like it was the victim of a bear-sized horror flick. Pepper, triumphant, sat there with bits of fluff clinging to her mouth, looking like a deranged extra from The Walking Dead. Final Thoughts: If your dog is a light chewer who likes to gently cuddle their toys, this might be fine. But if your dog sees toys as a challenge, run. Stick to hard rubber toys, Kongs, or something without a vulnerable, squishy middle. As for the warranty? Sure, I could try to get a replacement, but what’s the point? Pepper will just go full zombie surgeon again. Would I recommend this toy? Only if you’re filming a sequel to Teddy Bear Massacre. For aggressive chewers, this is nothing but fluff and disappointment. Pepper’s Review: 5/5 stars for taste. 0/5 stars for durability.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
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This product is not sturdy enough for an aggressive chewer as it is advertised. It took my 7-year-old "Rottie" approximately 15-20 minutes to have this "unbreakable, in destructive aggressive chewer" toy rip open and stuffing everywhere. A complete waste of money and I would not recommend this toy to anyone with an aggressive chewer.
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Houston, US
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I purchased this product for my dog because it was advertised as indestructible. The second my dog opened the package and put the bear in his mouth the “indestructible bear” was torn apart just below the bear’s head. It was useless and the stuffing was exposed. We had to take the bear from our dog and throw it away. The product was literally destroyed, rendered useless, and unusable in seconds. We had to take the product from our dog fearing he would infest the stuffing which I’m sure would have been harmful to our dog. I have never seen a dog toy that was so easily torn apart and this has never happened to any of the many toys we have purchased and/or given to our dog for play toys. I would rate this product zero stars if possible. Unfortunately one star is the lowest rating you can give when submitting your review. I’m embarrassed I spent money on what truly is junk. We and anyone else should demand a refund for purchasing this product. Sincerely One Disappointed and Disgusted Amazon Prime Member
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