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Appalachian Trail Data Book 2008 (Appalachian Trail Data Book)

Appalachian Trail Conference, 2007

An Indispensable Guide
The Appalachian Trail Data Book, updated annually, has proven time and time again to be the indispensable Guidebook for those contemplating spending any length of time hiking on the A.T. Among thru-hikers, (those attempting to hike the entire Trail in one continuous ...
  
  











  



  
The Foxfire Book: Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake ...
Inc. Foxfire Fund

Anchor, 1972

Sure Fire Reference
Eliot Wigginton made his students immortal when he sent them into the southern mountains to interview and record the skills and crafts of the region. This is the first one of a fantastic series that serves as a standard reference for mountain culture. If you are a ...
  
  











  



  
AMC White Mountain Guide, 28th: Hiking trails in the White Mountain National Forest (Appalachian Mountain ...
Steven D. Smith

Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 2007

Great guide, great maps
This is the first edition of the WMG that I have owned, but owners of previous editions have pointed out that the maps in this edition are superior to theirs because the new maps include mileage on every single trail in the White Mountains. It is too bad that they are ...
  
  











  



  
Foxfire 5 (Foxfire)
Inc. Foxfire Fund, Eliot Wigginton

Anchor, 1979

As always, a pleasure to read and apply
One of our nation's treasures is being lost one person at a time, and because of Eliot Wigginton, at least some of the treasure is being documented. The people of Appalachia have been marginalized and treated as backwoods hicks and hillbillies, only because of their ...
  
  











  



  
My Great-Aunt Arizona
Gloria Houston

HarperTrophy, 1997

Amazing Book, Great for Teachers
I use this book in both my reading and writing workshops for fifth graders. It's an excellent book that could be useful to 3rd-6th grade students. It's a great example of characterization.
  
  











  



  
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life (P.S.)
Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, ...

Harper Perennial, 2008

Inspiring and Life Changing
This book is a fantastic look at our food industry and ways to become independent of chemicals used to produce both plant and animal foods, as well as ways to connect with the earth through gardening. Although most people would not have the garden space or time to ...
  
  











  



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

Anchor, 2006

A MUST for any past, present or future hiker
Heard A WALK IN THE WOODS, written and read by Bill Bryson It is the true tale of the author's attempt to walk the 2,100 Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine . . . although he ultimately was not successful in completing the entire AT (as it is ...
  
  











  



  
Foxfire 3 (Foxfire)
Inc. Foxfire Fund

Anchor, 1975

WE OWE THESE PEOPLE A LOT
I own, read and use almost all of the Foxfire books. Actually, we owe both the Foxfire people and we certainly owe the characters of a gone generation. This work, Volume III, is like the others. A wonderful history of how it was. In this day and age of having most ...
  
  











  



  
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Planner

Appalachian Trail Conservancy, 2007

Very Informative
This is the first book I bought when I decided to hike the Appalachian Trail. Very informative book. Almost everything you want to know about the trail, preparing to hike the trail, etc... Must have book for newcomers to the AT.
  
  











  



  
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)
Bill Bryson

Broadway, 1999

ridiculous, but it inspired me
I had a long history as a streetwalker. Yes, a streetwalker. But, I never had even spent the night outdoors. However, when I read Bill Bryson's book I immediately decided I wanted to thru-hike the entire 2,175 mile trail. There is a lot of criticism on the AT about ...
  
  











  



  
Motorcycle Journeys Through The Appalachians - 2nd Edition (Motorcycle Journeys)
Dale Coyner

Whitehorse Press, 2004

Practical Guide Accompanied By Measured Humor
For me there are three parts to a good trip - the preparation, the adventure itself, and then the memories. This book has helped me a long way in achieving all these pleasure points. The maps and text are wonderful; the crafty photo's with tasty captions peppered ...
  
  











  



  
Fair and Tender Ladies (Ballantine Reader's Circle)
Lee Smith

Ballantine Books, 1993

ONE OF THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How I hated for this book to end! I LOVE Lee Smith's writings. She is truly one of THE BEST authors of our time. If you have not read her, PLEASE DO. She NEVER EVER disappoints. This wondeful book is written in the form of letters by one Miss Ivy Rowe. The ...
  
  











  



  
AMC's Best Day Hikes in the Catskills and Hudson Valley: Four-Season Guide to 60 of the Best Trails from New ...
Peter Kick

Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 2006

The premier guide for anyone planning an excursion in New York's Catskills and Hudson Valley country!
There are more than 600 miles of hiking trails in the Catskill mountains and the Hudson Valley, locales that are within just a few hours of New York City. "AMC's Best Day Hikes In The Catskills & Hudson Valley" is a practical "day trip" guide to varied and scenic ...
  
  











  



  
Foxfire 11 (Foxfire)
Inc. Foxfire Fund

Anchor, 1999

editing
Enough with the editing and correcting the language usage of these wonderful people...why take away from their culture and natural use of language...why should I read about mountain people when their speech patterns are corrected?...I might as well read any old book ...
  
  











  



  
Maine Mountain Guide, 9th: AMC Guide to Hiking Trails of Maine, featuring Baxter State Park (AMC Hiking Guide ...
Appalachian Mountain Club Books

Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 2005

Widely recognized as the definitive trail guide to the mountains of Maine, the ninth edition of the popular AMC Maine Mountain Guide is completely revised and updated, with detailed descriptions of more than 200 summits throughout the state.
  
  











  



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