The Appalachian Trail (book)

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First edition (publ. Mariner Books)

The Appalachian Trail: A Biography is a 2021 non-fiction book written as a biography by Philip D'Anieri.[1][2][3] In the biography, Philip D' Anieri, who is a lecturer at University of Michigan[4] mentions multiple personalities significant in the trail's history[2] and also discusses the stories of the Appalachian Trail founders and their motivations.[4]

Reviews[edit]

The New York Times has referred to The Appalachian Trail as "D'Anieri's stalwart biography makes clear — that the work of humans, even a mere ribbon of dirt along an ancient ridgeline, will always bear the contradictions and complications of those whose hands — and feet — made it."[3] Discover also wrote, "The Appalachian Trail acts as a portal into another world."[5] Thomas Urquhart also gave a positive review, appreciating author's original approach and referred to the book as a satisfying biography at Press Herald.[6] The book also received a starred review from Kirkus, which praised the detail and accessible tone.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "A new book gets off the beaten path in telling the history of the Appalachian Trail". newscentermaine.com. June 10, 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  2. ^ a b Heavey, Bill (2021-06-20). "Book Review: The Appalachian Trail: A Biography". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  3. ^ a b Miles, Jonathan (2021-06-25). "A Biography for the 2,190 Miles of the Appalachian Trail". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  4. ^ a b "Applachian Trail: The Author of a New Book About the Appalachian Trail Discusses Its History & Significance". Maine Public. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  5. ^ "The Appalachian Trail: Our Symbiotic Relationship With the Longest Hiking-Only Trail in the World". Discover Magazine. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  6. ^ Urquhart, Thomas (2021-12-12). "Book review: The story of the Appalachian Trail conveyed through the characters associated with it". Press Herald. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  7. ^ THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL | Kirkus Reviews.