A concise guide that explains the origins of around 1100 place names hikers encounter along the Appalachian Trail. Offers insight into the history of the AT and the wilderness preservation movement in general.
Appalachian Trail Names: Origins of Place Names Along the A.T.
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Book Details
| Author | David Edwin Lillard |
| Publisher | Stackpole Books |
| Year Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Description |
A concise, backpack friendly guide that explains the origins of some 1100 place names hikers come across as they make their way along the Appalachian Trail. Filled with fascinating facts, surprising stories, and colorful trivia, it also offers insight into the trail's long and legendary history, as well as the history of the wilderness preservation movement, and of the country itself. Entries are arranged alphabetically for easy reference. Answers the questions "Where did that name come from?" and "What in the world does it mean?" A one-of-a-kind guide for hikers and AT enthusiasts. David Lillard is past president of the American Hiking Society, coauthor of Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Virginias (0811726703), and a longtime Appalachian Trail advocate. He is currently the director of the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship in Purcellville, Virginia. He lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. |
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