The Pedestrian is a historical book written by Edward Payson Weston in 1862. The book is a detailed account of his journey on foot from the State House in Boston, Massachusetts to the U.S. Capital. It is a journal of his experiences, observations, and encounters during his walk, which took place in the midst of the American Civil War. Weston's journey covered over 400 miles, and he encountered a wide range of people and situations along the way. The...