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A Walk in the Woods

Author	: Bill Bryson
Publisher	: Crown
Release Date	: 1999
ISBN 10	: 0767902521
Pages	: 302 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (21 users)

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Download or read book A Walk in the Woods written by Bill Bryson and published by Crown. This book was released on 1999 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The classic chronicle of a “terribly misguided and terribly funny” (The Washington Post) hike of the Appalachian Trail, from the author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body “The best way of escaping into nature.”—The New York Times 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. 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 is a modern classic of travel literature. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

A Walk in the Woods

Author	: Bill Bryson
Publisher	: Turtleback Books
Release Date	: 1999-05
ISBN 10	: 0613225783
Pages	: 304 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (83 users)

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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

Quicklet on Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

Author	: Tiffanie Wen
Publisher	: Hyperink Inc
Release Date	: 2012-02-16
ISBN 10	: 9781484006344
Pages	: 20 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (63 users)

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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 20 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!

A Walk in the Woods (Movie Tie-In)

Author	: Bill Bryson
Publisher	: Broadway Books
Release Date	: 2015-07-28
ISBN 10	: 1101905492
Pages	: 304 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (92 users)

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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.

Going Places: A Reader's Guide to Travel Narrative

Author	: Robert Burgin
Publisher	: ABC-CLIO
Release Date	: 2013-01-08
ISBN 10	: 9781610693851
Pages	: 572 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (938 users)

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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.

Discovering the Appalachian Trail

Author	: Joshua Niven
Publisher	: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date	: 2022-06-01
ISBN 10	: 9781493060719
Pages	: 336 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (67 users)

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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.

The Appalachian Trail

Author	: Philip D'Anieri
Publisher	: Mariner Books
Release Date	: 2021
ISBN 10	: 9780358171997
Pages	: 277 pages
Rating	: 4.5/5 (719 users)

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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 277 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.

Bill Bryson

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)

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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.

The Appalachian Trail Hiker

Author	: Victoria Logue
Publisher	: Menasha Ridge Press
Release Date	: 2013-05-15
ISBN 10	: 9780897328302
Pages	: 250 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (283 users)

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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.

Thematic Guide to Popular Nonfiction

Author	: Lynda G. Adamson
Publisher	: Greenwood Publishing Group
Release Date	: 2006
ISBN 10	: 0313328552
Pages	: 352 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (52 users)

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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.

Walking on the Wild Side

Author	: Kristi M. Fondren
Publisher	: Rutgers University Press
Release Date	: 2015-12-11
ISBN 10	: 9780813571904
Pages	: 165 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (719 users)

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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 165 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.

Thinking about Schools

Author	: Eleanor Blair Hilty
Publisher	: Routledge
Release Date	: 2018-04-19
ISBN 10	: 9780429975301
Pages	: 560 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (753 users)

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Download or read book Thinking about Schools written by Eleanor Blair Hilty and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed specifically for students with little or no education background, Thinking About Schools is an essential collection of classic and contemporary readings that provides a complete, balanced overview of educational foundations. Anchored in classic scholarship from the 1960s to today, this book also incorporates a number of thought-provoking popular essays that will engage students and encourage critical thinking about vital issues concerning the purpose of education, curriculum content, the roles and responsibilities of students and teachers, and new directions for education in the twenty-first century. In addition to selecting each reading for its impact and accessibility, editor Eleanor Blair Hilty further promotes student comprehension by including introductions, discussion questions, guides to further reading, and related resources for each of the five parts.

Who Is Who in American Literature

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Publisher	: PublishAmerica
Release Date	:
ISBN 10	: 9781627722971
Pages	: pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (229 users)

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1,000 Books to Read Before You Die

Author	: James Mustich
Publisher	: Hachette UK
Release Date	: 2018-10-02
ISBN 10	: 9781523505128
Pages	: 960 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (51 users)

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Download or read book 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die written by James Mustich and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate book for book lovers: the 1,000 must-read books across genres and eras, each accompanied by a thought-provoking short essay on why the book is so essential.

America's Natural Places [5 volumes]

Author	: Stacy S. Kowtko
Publisher	: ABC-CLIO
Release Date	: 2009-11-25
ISBN 10	: 9780313350894
Pages	: 908 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (58 users)

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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

Virginia's Lost Appalachian Trail

Author	: Mills Kelly
Publisher	: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date	: 2023-02-20
ISBN 10	: 9781467153393
Pages	: 160 pages
Rating	: 4.6/5 (533 users)

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Download or read book Virginia's Lost Appalachian Trail written by Mills Kelly and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-02-20 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walk in the footsteps of Virginia's earliest hikers. For more than two decades hikers on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia walked through some of the most beautiful landscapes of the southern mountains. Then, in 1952, the Appalachian Trail Conference moved the trail more than 50 miles to the west. Lost in that move were opportunities to scramble over the Pinnacles of Dan, to sit on Fisher's Peak and gaze out over the North Carolina Piedmont, or to cross the New River on a flat-bottomed boat called Redbud for a nickel. Historian and lifelong hiker Mills Kelly tells the story of a 300-mile section of the Appalachian Trail that is all but forgotten by hikers, but not by the residents of the Southwestern Virginia counties that the trail used to cross.

Moon Drive & Hike Appalachian Trail

Author	: Timothy Malcolm
Publisher	: Hachette UK
Release Date	: 2019-05-07
ISBN 10	: 9781640492721
Pages	: 350 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (927 users)

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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.