| | |  | Travel | Home » » A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | 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. If you’re going to take a hike, it’s probably the place to go. And Bill Bryson is surely the most entertaing guide you’ll find. 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. 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). | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9780307279460
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• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Bill Bryson | | Mass Market Paperback:
| 397 pages | | Publisher:
| Anchor | | Publication Date:
| December 26, 2006 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0307279464 | | Package Length:
| 6.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 1128 reviews |
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 A disappointmentNov 03, 2009
If you are looking to be inspired by someone who thru hiked the Appalachian trail then dont read this book. If you want inspiration by someone who actually accomplished something amazing then read something by Dean Karnazes or by someone who actually thru hiked it. Bryson quit a fraction a the way through. Then hiked bits and pieces of it with his car and lunches packed by his wife the day before.
Plus he criticizes nearly every other hiker on the trail including his out of shape, poorly chosen hiking partner. He also criticizes nearly every organization on the way from the Forest Service to the Army Corp of Engineers.
Bits and pieces of the book were funny. I actually like Bryson's works but this book was a huge let down.
So if you want to know what its like to thru hike the AT then this is NOT the book to read.
Disappointing
 Simply delightful for the hiking enthusiastOct 19, 2009
People had recommended this book to me for years. I am so happy I finally bought it and read it. It truly did make me laugh out loud, which is so refreshing. I love to hike, and to laugh. I have not hiked the AT, but have done day hikes in the north east on it. I know "through-hikers" and I'm sure it is even more poignant for them.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to hike, even if you are only a fare weather enthusiast. It makes you appreciate the sheer tenacity of the through hiker and what wisdom, or confirmation of foolishness can be achieved by hiking the AT.
A Slow WalkOct 17, 2009
This is my introduction to Bill Bryson. I find his writing open, honest and inviting. This story is of true fascination, little surivival, and little talking. If you're interested in 2100 miles of rugged wilderness known as the AT (Appalachian Trail), or if you don't give a damn, like I did, then this book is also for you believe it or not. Very few authors manage to weave boring facts of political, scientific and historical significance to a story, and make it readable, as well as Mr. Bryson. He doesn't brag, he doesn't toot his horn, nor does he belittle himself, he just tells a story we should all know. If someone were to offer me this book, and tell me it's about someone who walks in the woods...I'd probably take it heartily and use its pages to line my bird cages with. This book, is not one of those books! Ok, I've been nice enough, so I can start to do a little critic shredding. I should warn...the chapters are heavy, they're drawn out. You may reach points, when you'd wish, the author would hog-tie his friend Katz squirt some bee honey on him, crush some Snicker bars around him and leave him for the bears...but Bill's a nice guy, he checks his patience regularly and moves on. I like this story, I don't love it. If you've ever walked under a tree, you should read this book.
 EnjoyableOct 14, 2009
I learned a lot about the A.T. as Bryson calls it. And I loved Katz. Bryson is a bit boring by himself. When he wrote "I missed Katz", I replied to myself, "Yeah, me too." It was well-written. But I guess in the end it just fell flat for me since they cut so much out of the trail, he took daytrip hikes, and they fell short of Mt. Katahdin. I wanted a bit more about how they managed the wilderness than I got. But hey, I will read more Bryson. Some parts were LOL funny, and I did learn a lot all the while.
The Truth About BackpackingOct 10, 2009
This book is a must-read for anyone contemplating backpacking or who has ever done any real hiking anywhere. The humor is cutting-edge and the science, technology, history and politics of our nation's natural beauty is worth telling to those who did not know as well as reminding those of us who may have forgotten or take it too much for granted. Some parts will have you laughing until the tears roll and other parts will make you cry that we don't do a better job of protecting the beauty of our nature heritage in this nation.
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