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| Author | : Bill Bryson |
| Publisher | : Broadway |
| Release Date | : 1999 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0767902521 |
| Pages | : 276 pages |
| Rating | : 4.0/5 (21 users) |
Download or read book A Walk in the Woods written by Bill Bryson and published by Broadway. This book was released on 1999 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the author's adventurous trek along the Appalachian Trail past its natural pleasures, human eccentrics, and offbeat comforts
| Author | : Tiffanie Wen |
| Publisher | : Hyperink Inc |
| Release Date | : 2012-02-16 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9781484006344 |
| Pages | : 15 pages |
| Rating | : 4.8/5 (63 users) |
Download or read book Quicklet on Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail written by Tiffanie Wen and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK There was a time in my life when I wanted to be Bill Bryson, when I thought, If this is what a writer does, I want to be a writer. He has an uncanny knack for unearthing the hilarity in the most mundane and shoving it in your face, for meeting the most insufferable, strange, and fascinating people, for doling out the perfect amount of bitter sarcasm, and for otherwise educating readers in an incredibly entertaining way. He’s the guy you want at your dinner party, who you’d trust as your precious phone-a-friend. I was in college the first time I stumbled upon the writer. I wandered into a small bookshop one sunny afternoon to kill some time. A Walk in the Woods was propped up in the travel writing section with a staff recommendation card that had “one of my ALL TIME faves” scrawled on it in thick black Sharpie ink. I half-wondered how a book with what I considered to be an unimpressive cover could be an ALL TIME fave, so I flipped to a random page and started reading. It’s safe to say that within seconds I was smiling one of those broad, dopey smiles, and within minutes, giggling stupidly to myself. I’m pretty sure that I actually started to work up a sweat, as I stood there in the now deafeningly silent shop, reading in my overly warm university hoody, suppressing my would-be shrieks. I’ve learned since then that Bryson should be read in the privacy of one’s own home. Where one can feel free to snort, chuckle, guffaw, and otherwise revel in a cathartic case of the giggles. I used to read passages of Bryson out loud to a roommate of mine and can recall one particular scene from Notes From a Small Island that left us both short of breath for minutes. But it was with Bryson’s 1998 bestseller that I had my first affair, and which has become, albeit very unoriginally, one of my all time faves. MEET THE AUTHOR Tiffanie Wen is a professional writer from the San Francisco Bay Area who's written for Newsweek, Flux Hawaii, Ode Magazine and more. When she's not working, she enjoys exploring new places around the world and spending time with her dogs, Rocky and Benny. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK After living in the UK for over 20 years, famed travel writer Bill Bryson relocated his family to Hanover, New Hampshire and discovered that the Appalachian Trail ran through his small town. He decided to hike the 2,100-mile long trail and acquired the company of his old friend Stephen Katz. Without taking notes on the trail, Bryson still managed to write the wildly popular travel book, published in 1998, that held a seemingly permanent residence on New York Times Bestseller list. A Walk in the Woods is quintessential Bryson, hilarious at times and frightening at others, he takes the layman out into the woods, without ever asking him to ever leave his home. In 2008, Robert Redford confirmed rumors that there are plans to develop A Walk in the Woods into a feature film, starring Redford as Bryson. Today, the book is still one of the most popular pieces of work written about the Appalachian Trail. Buy a copy to keep reading!
| Author | : Bill Bryson |
| Publisher | : Turtleback Books |
| Release Date | : 1999-05 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0613225783 |
| Pages | : 304 pages |
| Rating | : 4.2/5 (83 users) |
Download or read book A Walk in the Woods written by Bill Bryson and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1999-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the author's adventurous trek along the Appalachian Trail past its natural pleasures, human eccentrics, and offbeat comforts
| Author | : Bill Bryson |
| Publisher | : Broadway Books |
| Release Date | : 2015-07-28 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1101905492 |
| Pages | : 304 pages |
| Rating | : 4.0/5 (92 users) |
Download or read book A Walk in the Woods (Movie Tie-In) written by Bill Bryson and published by Broadway Books. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. The AT offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests and sparkling lakes--and to a writer with the comic genius of Bill Bryson, it also provides endless opportunities to witness the majestic silliness of his fellow human beings. For a start there's the gloriously out-of-shape Stephen Katz, a buddy from Iowa along for the walk. Despite Katz's overwhelming desire to find cozy restaurants, he and Bryson eventually settle into their stride, and while on the trail they meet a bizarre assortment of hilarious characters. But "A Walk in the Woods" is more than just a laugh-out-loud hike. Bryson's acute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile trail, and as he tells its fascinating history, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America's last great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, " A Walk in the Woods" has become a modern classic of travel literature.
| Author | : Robert Burgin |
| Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
| Release Date | : 2013-01-08 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9781610693851 |
| Pages | : 572 pages |
| Rating | : 4.1/5 (938 users) |
Download or read book Going Places: A Reader's Guide to Travel Narrative written by Robert Burgin and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successfully navigate the rich world of travel narratives and identify fiction and nonfiction read-alikes with this detailed and expertly constructed guide.
| Author | : Philip D'Anieri |
| Publisher | : Mariner Books |
| Release Date | : 2021 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780358171997 |
| Pages | : 272 pages |
| Rating | : 4.5/5 (719 users) |
Download or read book The Appalachian Trail written by Philip D'Anieri and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 2021 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Appalachian Trail is America's most beloved trek, with millions of hikers setting foot on it every year. Yet few are aware of the fascinating backstory of the dreamers and builders who helped bring it to life over the past century. The conception and building of the Appalachian Trail is a story of unforgettable characters who explored it, defined it, and captured national attention by hiking it. From Grandma Gatewood--a mother of eleven who thru-hiked in canvas sneakers and a drawstring duffle--to Bill Bryson, author of the best-selling A Walk in the Woods, the AT has seized the American imagination like no other hiking path. The 2,000-mile-long hike from Georgia to Maine is not just a trail through the woods, but a set of ideas about nature etched in the forest floor. This character-driven biography of the trail is a must-read not just for ambitious hikers, but for anyone who wonders about our relationship with the great outdoors and dreams of getting away from urban life for a pilgrimage in the wild.
| Author | : Joshua Niven |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Release Date | : 2022-06-01 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9781493060719 |
| Pages | : 336 pages |
| Rating | : 4.9/5 (67 users) |
Download or read book Discovering the Appalachian Trail written by Joshua Niven and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From beginners to thru-hikers, Discovering the Appalachian Trail has something for anyone that wants a connection with the nation’s longest marked footpath at approximately 2,181 miles. Starting at Springer Mountain in Georgia and finishing far to the north in Maine’s Mount Katahdin, the A.T. crosses 14 states, 6 national parks, and 8 national forests. Taking on the A.T. is a pilgrimage because of both its beauty and accessibility. Let Joshua Niven and Amber Adams guide you across the best trails that the Appalachian Trail has to offer. Complete with full-color photography, you’ll also have hikes suited to every ability, mile-by-mile directional cues, sidebars, and maps.
| Author | : Victoria Logue |
| Publisher | : Menasha Ridge Press |
| Release Date | : 2013-05-15 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780897328302 |
| Pages | : 250 pages |
| Rating | : 4.9/5 (283 users) |
Download or read book The Appalachian Trail Hiker written by Victoria Logue and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Appalachian Trail Hiker is a one-stop guide to preparing for and hiking the A.T. Although primarily geared to prepare and sustain the intrepid thru hiker, the book is also a must-have for anyone who wishes to experience the A.T., whether for an hour or for six months.
| Author | : Scott P. Richert |
| Publisher | : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC |
| Release Date | : 2011-01-15 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9781608703975 |
| Pages | : 128 pages |
| Rating | : 4.0/5 (39 users) |
Download or read book Bill Bryson written by Scott P. Richert and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of writer Bill Bryson that describes his era, major works, and life.
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| Publisher | : PublishAmerica |
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| ISBN 10 | : 9781627722971 |
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| Rating | : 4.2/5 (229 users) |
Download or read book Who Is Who in American Literature written by and published by PublishAmerica. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
| Author | : Lynda G. Adamson |
| Publisher | : Greenwood Publishing Group |
| Release Date | : 2006 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0313328552 |
| Pages | : 352 pages |
| Rating | : 4.2/5 (52 users) |
Download or read book Thematic Guide to Popular Nonfiction written by Lynda G. Adamson and published by Greenwood Publishing Group. This book was released on 2006 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonfiction is widely read and is increasingly prominent in the curriculum.
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| Author | : Stacy S. Kowtko |
| Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
| Release Date | : 2009-11-25 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780313350894 |
| Pages | : 908 pages |
| Rating | : 4.1/5 (58 users) |
Download or read book America's Natural Places [5 volumes] written by Stacy S. Kowtko and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2009-11-25 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely set invites readers to celebrate the most beautiful and environmentally important places in the United States. • Covers one region per volume with entries organized by state within the volume • 200 illustrations depict America's most treasured landscapes
| Author | : Timothy Malcolm |
| Publisher | : Hachette UK |
| Release Date | : 2019-05-07 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9781640492721 |
| Pages | : 350 pages |
| Rating | : 4.4/5 (927 users) |
Download or read book Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail written by Timothy Malcolm and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're stopping for a day trek or taking a weekend getaway, hit the road and hit the legendary trail with Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail. Make your escape on shorter trips from major cities or drive the entire three-week route from Georgia to Maine Find your hike along the Appalachian Trail with detailed trail descriptions, mileage, difficulty ratings, and tips for picking the right section of the trail for you Discover adventures off the trail: Immerse yourself in the spirit of colorful trail towns, peep the changing leaves in the Berkshires, and cruise the sun-dappled Skyline Drive. Kick back after a day hike at a microbrewery in Asheville, dig in to southern barbecue (hey, you've earned it), or unwind in the coffee shops and art galleries of a hip New England hamlet Take it from avid hiker Timothy Malcolm, who shares his insight on the best views, waterfalls, mountains, and (of course!) breweries Full-color photos, strategic itineraries, easy-to-use maps and site-to-site driving times Get the lowdown on when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, and braving different road and weather conditions, plus tips for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road-trippers with kids With Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail's practical tips and local know-how, you're ready to lace up your hiking boots, pick a trailhead, and embark on your adventure. Looking to explore more of America on wheels? Try Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip. Doing more than driving through? Check out Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Moon Carolinas & Georgia.
| Author | : Kristi M. Fondren |
| Publisher | : Rutgers University Press |
| Release Date | : 2015-12-11 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780813571904 |
| Pages | : 164 pages |
| Rating | : 4.1/5 (719 users) |
Download or read book Walking on the Wild Side written by Kristi M. Fondren and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most famous long-distance hiking trail in North America, the 2,181-mile Appalachian Trail—the longest hiking-only footpath in the world—runs along the Appalachian mountain range from Georgia to Maine. Every year about 2,000 individuals attempt to “thru-hike” the entire trail, a feat equivalent to hiking Mount Everest sixteen times. In Walking on the Wild Side, sociologist Kristi M. Fondren traces the stories of forty-six men and women who, for their own personal reasons, set out to conquer America’s most well known, and arguably most social, long-distance hiking trail. In this fascinating in-depth study, Fondren shows how, once out on the trail, this unique subculture of hikers lives mostly in isolation, with their own way of acting, talking, and thinking; their own vocabulary; their own activities and interests; and their own conception of what is significant in life. They tend to be self-disciplined, have an unwavering trust in complete strangers, embrace a life of poverty, and reject modern-day institutions. The volume illuminates the intense social intimacy and bonding that forms among long-distance hikers as they collectively construct a long-distance hiker identity. Fondren describes how long-distance hikers develop a trail persona, underscoring how important a sense of place can be to our identity, and to our sense of who we are. Indeed, the author adds a new dimension to our understanding of the nature of identity in general. Anyone who has hiked—or has ever dreamed of hiking—the Appalachian Trail will find this volume fascinating. Walking on the Wild Side captures a community for whom the trail is a sacred place, a place to which they have become attached, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
| Author | : Michelle Ray |
| Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
| Release Date | : 2008-12-17 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780811740920 |
| Pages | : 272 pages |
| Rating | : 4.1/5 (49 users) |
Download or read book How to Hike the A.T. written by Michelle Ray and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2008-12-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to plan and prepare for a long-distance hike on the Appalachian Trail. Includes information on trail nutrition, culture, first aid, gear, weather conditions, and more. Expert advice from an experienced long-distance hiker along with useful information for any long-distance trek.
| Author | : Larry Anderson |
| Publisher | : Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM |
| Release Date | : 2002-12-30 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780801877919 |
| Pages | : 468 pages |
| Rating | : 4.0/5 (779 users) |
Download or read book Benton Mackaye written by Larry Anderson and published by Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM. This book was released on 2002-12-30 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life of the visionary conservationist who created the Appalachian Trail is chronicled in this “first-rate biography of a unique American thinker” (Mark Harvey, Journal of American History). Born in 1879, Wilderness Society cofounder Benton MacKaye was a pioneer in linking the concepts of preservation and recreation. Spanning three-quarters of a century, his career had a major impact on emerging movements in conservation, environmentalism, and regional planning. MacKaye's seminal ideas on outdoor recreation, wilderness protection, land-use planning, community development, and transportation have inspired generations of activists, professionals, and adventurers seeking to strike a harmonious balance between human need and the natural environment. This pathbreaking biography provides the first complete portrait of this significant figure in American environmental, intellectual, and cultural history. Drawing on extensive research, Larry Anderson traces MacKaye's extensive career, examines his many published works, and describes the importance of MacKaye's relationships with such influential figures as Lewis Mumford, Aldo Leopold, and Walter Lippmann.
| Author | : John Murungi |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Release Date | : 2021-11-21 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9783030703929 |
| Pages | : 179 pages |
| Rating | : 4.3/5 (39 users) |
Download or read book Home - Lived Experiences written by John Murungi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-21 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the lived experience of being at home as well as being homeless. Being at home or not is typically a matter of being at a place or not, where such a place is carved out of space and designated as such. It is a place that is both empirical and trans-empirical. When one is at home or not at home, one typically has in mind an inhabited place. To inhabit or not to inhabit it is to find oneself in a place that has an affective presence or absence. In either case, affectivity points to a lived place where lived experience is constituted and displayed. Thus, in this context, affectivity becomes more than the subject of empirical psychology. If psychology were to have access, it would be in the context of phenomenological or existential psychology – a psychology that has its roots in the sensible world and, hence, a psychology that expresses an aesthetic dimension. Each of the contributors in this book extends an invitation to the readers to participate in constituting, extending, and sharing with others the sense of either being at home or of being homeless. This book appeals to students, researchers as well as general interest readers.