A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (647 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B009GBVCAG |
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| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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A couple of laughs but that's it Louise de Longte I read this straight after reading Cheryl Strayed's Wild which I absolutely loved. This book had a couple of laughs but on the whole I didn't really enjoy it. I wanted to read about their journey and the people they met on the trail. Instead over half of the book is American history which may. As always, better than the movie F. Elizabeth Hauser Bryson's humor is laugh-out-loud-in -the-middle-of-the-night delicious! His weaving of the natural and political history of the area covered by the AT, as well as other notable sites, particularly our National Parks, with his observations and experiences on the trail, make this book a treasur. No photographs needed John Jenkins Backpacking the Appalachian Trail without ever having backpacked before is like getting married without ever having dated. But that is exactly what Bill Bryson and his friend Stephen Katz attempted in 1996. A Walk in the Woods, which resulted from their efforts, is a very readable account of
And Bill Bryson is surely the most entertaing guide you'll find. If you're going to take a hike, it's probably the place to go. The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America - majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes. Already a classic, A Walk in the Woods will make you long for the great outdoors (or at least a comfortable chair to sit and read in).. He introduces us to the history and ecology of the trail and to some of the other hardy (or just foolhardy) folks he meets along the way - and a couple of bears