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Mentioned in 3 episodes
A Walk in the Woods
Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Book • 1997
In 'A Walk in the Woods,' Bill Bryson recounts his journey to hike the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.
Joined by his out-of-shape friend Stephen Katz, Bryson faces numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain, wildlife encounters, and personal struggles.
The book is a mix of comedy, adventure, and historical and ecological insights about the trail and the areas it passes through.
Bryson's narrative includes vivid descriptions of the natural beauty and the people they meet along the way, as well as critiques of U.S.
environmental policies and the trail's maintenance.
Despite not completing the entire trail, Bryson's account is a compelling and entertaining read that highlights both the beauty and the hardships of long-distance hiking.
Joined by his out-of-shape friend Stephen Katz, Bryson faces numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain, wildlife encounters, and personal struggles.
The book is a mix of comedy, adventure, and historical and ecological insights about the trail and the areas it passes through.
Bryson's narrative includes vivid descriptions of the natural beauty and the people they meet along the way, as well as critiques of U.S.
environmental policies and the trail's maintenance.
Despite not completing the entire trail, Bryson's account is a compelling and entertaining read that highlights both the beauty and the hardships of long-distance hiking.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Neil Freeman as an alternative foundational text, highlighting themes of travel and humor.
Neil Freeman as an alternative foundational text, highlighting themes of travel and humor.
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