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Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson (1999, Trade Paperback)
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The product is the book "A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail" by Bill Bryson. Published by Crown Publishing Group, this trade paperback edition was released in 1999 and features a reprint of the original work. With a focus on nature, travel, and humor, the book explores themes of environmental conservation and protection through essays and travelogues set in the United States. The 304-page book measures 8 inches in length, 5.2 inches in width, and 0.7 inches in height, making it a lightweight and portable read for those interested in exploring the Appalachian Trail.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100767902521
ISBN-139780767902526
eBay Product ID (ePID)1626087
Product Key Features
Book TitleWalk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
TopicEnvironmental Conservation & Protection, Essays & Travelogues, Regional, United States / General, Form / Essays
FeaturesReprint
GenreNature, Travel, Humor
AuthorBill Bryson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8.4 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN97-032627
TitleLeadingA
Reviews"Choke-on-your-coffee funny." -- The Washington Post Book World "Bryson is . . . great company right from the start--a lumbering, droll, neatnik intellectual who comes off as equal parts Garrison Keillor, Michael Kinsley, and . . . Dave Barry." -- The New York Times Book Review "A Walk in the Woods is an almost perfect travel book." --The Boston Globe, "Bryson is . . . great company right from the start--a lumbering, droll, neatnik intellectual who comes off as equal parts Garrison Keillor, Michael Kinsley, and . . . Dave Barry...[Readers] may find themselves turning the pages with increasing amusement and anticipation as they discover that they're in the hands of a satirist of the first rank who writes (and walks) with Chaucerian brio." --The New York Times Book Review "A terribly misguided and terribly funny tale of adventure...choke-on-your-coffee funny." -- The Washington Post Book World " A Walk in the Woods is an almost perfect travel book." --The Boston Globe "The Appalachian Trail...consists of some five million steps, and Bryson manages to coax a laugh, and often an unexpectedly startling insight, out of every one he traverses...It is hard not to grin idiotically through all 304 pages...sheer comic entertainment." --Kirkus Reviews, "Choke-on-your-coffee funny." --The Washington Post Book World "Bryson is . . . great company right from the start--a lumbering, droll, neatnik intellectual who comes off as equal parts Garrison Keillor, Michael Kinsley, and . . . Dave Barry." --The New York Times Book Review "A Walk in the Woods is an almost perfect travel book." --The Boston Globe, "Choke-on-your-coffee funny." --The Washington Post Book World "Bryson is . . . great company right from the start--a lumbering, droll, neatnik intellectual who comes off as equal parts Garrison Keillor, Michael Kinsley, and . . . Dave Barry." --The New York Times Book Review "A Walk in the Woodsis an almost perfect travel book." --The Boston Globe, "Choke-on-your-coffee funny." -- The Washington Post Book World "Bryson is . . . great company right from the start--a lumbering, droll, neatnik intellectual who comes off as equal parts Garrison Keillor, Michael Kinsley, and . . . Dave Barry." -- The New York Times Book Review " A Walk in the Woods is an almost perfect travel book." -- The Boston Globe, "Bryson is . . . great company right from the start--a lumbering, droll, neatnik intellectual who comes off as equal parts Garrison Keillor, Michael Kinsley, and . . . Dave Barry...[Readers] may find themselves turning the pages with increasing amusement and anticipation as they discover that they're in the hands of a satirist of the first rank who writes (and walks) with Chaucerian brio." --The New York Times Book Review "A terribly misguided and terribly funny tale of adventure...choke-on-your-coffee funny." -- The Washington Post Book World " A Walk in the Woods is an almost perfect travel book." --The Boston Globe "The Appalachian Trail...consists of some five million steps, and Bryson manages to coax a laugh, and often an unexpectedly startling insight, out of every one he traverses...It is hard not to grin idiotically through all 304 pages...sheer comic entertainment." --Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal917.4/0443
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisA classic from the New York Times bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body . Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. The AT offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests and sparkling lakes -- and to a writer with the comic genius of Bill Bryson, it also provides endless opportunities to witness the majestic silliness of his fellow human beings. For a start there's the gloriously out-of-shape Stephen Katz, a buddy from Iowa along for the walk. Despite Katz's overwhelming desire to find cozy restaurants, he and Bryson eventually settle into their stride, and while on the trail they meet a bizarre assortment of hilarious characters. But A Walk in the Woods is more than just a laugh-out-loud hike. Bryson's acute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile trail, and as he tells its fascinating history, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America's last great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods has become a modern classic of travel literature., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The classic chronicle of a "terribly misguided and terribly funny" ( The Washington Post ) hike of the Appalachian Trail, from the author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body "The best way of escaping into nature."-- The New York Times Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. The AT offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests and sparkling lakes--and to a writer with the comic genius of Bill Bryson, it also provides endless opportunities to witness the majestic silliness of his fellow human beings. For a start there's the gloriously out-of-shape Stephen Katz, a buddy from Iowa along for the walk. But A Walk in the Woods is more than just a laugh-out-loud hike. Bryson's acute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile trail, and as he tells its fascinating history, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America's last great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods is a modern classic of travel literature. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The classic chronicle of a "terribly misguided and terribly funny" ( The Washington Post ) hike of the Appalachian Trail, from the author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body "The best way of escaping into nature."-- The New York Times Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. The AT offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests and sparkling lakes--and to a writer with the comic genius of Bill Bryson, it also provides endless opportunities to witness the majestic silliness of his fellow human beings. For a start there's the gloriously out-of-shape Stephen Katz, a buddy from Iowa along for the walk. But A Walk in the Woods is more than just a laugh-out-loud hike. Bryson's acute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile trail, and as he tells its fascinating history, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America's last great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods is a modern classic of travel literature. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
LC Classification NumberF106.B92 1998
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- 12 Jan, 2024
A Classic Arm Chair Travel Adventure Story !
Great Book . . . In OKAY Shape. Delivered Timely.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Oct, 2015
GREAT BOOK! The book is better than the movie and you can't do without seeing the movie! Good story but too much foul language.
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- 21 Sep, 2018
Be prepared for the adventure of a lifetime--and more laughs than you every thought you could have.
Bill Bryson's hilarious way of telling a story makes one wonder if ALL of what he relays could even remotely be true. But this book supposedly tells the "true" story of him and hos friend's adventure on summer along thr Appalachian Trail that runs from just north of Atlanta, Georgia, all the way to the highest mountain in Maine. What happens along the way will have you rolling on the floor with laughter. Get the companion film starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte, and you will have the novel come to life on your TV screen.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Feb, 2023
Great book
I had a copy of this book prior to purchasing this one. I gave it to someone to read and it was never returned. I enjoyed this book and wanted it as part of my book collection.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Aug, 2024
Great resource for used books in good condition!
Was pleased to find a copy reasonably priced for our book club. This is a great story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Oct, 2015
This was an easy and fast transaction. Highly recommend. A++++
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- 23 Oct, 2015
Love this book!
I wasn't sure what to expect but I am now a big fan of Bill Bryson! He's funny in places but educates in others. He makes me think and that's always a good thing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Mar, 2021
Rediscovering.. .and much more!!
I just started this, but can tell it will be an excellent and entertaining read! It came highly recommended by a friend.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Aug, 2022
The title A Walk in the Woods speaksforthebook itself.
The book A walk in the Woods is great reading and sometimes funny.It makes for a reason to read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 May, 2017
Good book, not great, but good
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