AWOL on the Appalachian Trail
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011.
Format: Book
Edition: First Mariner edition.
Description: xiii, 330 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
"Makes you feel the pain and joy of an Appalachian Trail thru-hike . . . In vivid colors, David paints a picture of his memorable journey."--Larry Luxenberg, president of the Appalachian Trail Museum Society
In 2003, David Miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller's account of this thru-hike along the entire 2,172 miles from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the valleys and mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the life-changing moments that can only be experienced when dreams are pursued. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about safety and proper gear, showing a professional hiker's preparations and tenacity. This is not merely a travel guide, but a beautifully written and highly personal view into one man's adventure and what it means to make a lifelong vision come true.
In 2003, David Miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller's account of this thru-hike along the entire 2,172 miles from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the valleys and mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the life-changing moments that can only be experienced when dreams are pursued. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about safety and proper gear, showing a professional hiker's preparations and tenacity. This is not merely a travel guide, but a beautifully written and highly personal view into one man's adventure and what it means to make a lifelong vision come true.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: Springer Mountain to Hiawassee -- Hiawassee to Fontana Dam -- Fontana Dam to Hot Springs -- Hot Springs to Damascus -- Damascus to Bland -- Bland to Daleville -- Daleville to Front Royal -- Front Royal to Pen-Mar Park -- Pennsylvania -- Delaware Water Gap to Kent -- Kent to West Hartford -- West Hartford to Gorham -- Gorham to Caratunk -- Caratunk to Katahdin.
Subjects:
Hiking -- Appalachian Trail -- Guidebooks.
Appalachian Trail -- Guidebooks.
Appalachian Trail -- Description and travel.
Appalachian Mountains -- Description and travel.
Hiking -- Appalachian Trail -- Guidebooks.
Appalachian Trail -- Guidebooks.
Appalachian Trail -- Description and travel.
Appalachian Mountains -- Description and travel.
ISBN:
9780547745527 (pbk.)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
TRAVEL Writing Mil | Wheatley (Shandon) | Nonfiction | In |