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Title: The Appalachian Trail : How to Prepare for & Hike It by Jan D. Curran ISBN: 1-56825-050-9 Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Pub. Date: July, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (6 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Mediocre Literature
Comment: I personally have bought every book possible concerning the Appalachian Trail while planning my thru-hike. However, if you are concerned about money, or wasting time reading for that matter, I would advise not to buy any of Jan Curran's books. I have read all three of his on the AT and have found them very boring, to the point of difficult to finish. Other books out there are much worthwhile.
Nonetheless, this book would be voted as the best of the three, with decent general purpose advice for long distance hikes. But there is nothing unique about the information. Pick up any hiking book and it will provide the same background. It just seems to skim the surface.
Rating: 2
Summary: disappointing
Comment: Just as disappointing as Curran's "TheAppalachian Trail: A Journey of Discovery." Much is promised, but little is delivered.
Rating: 4
Summary: A good overview of the necessaries for hiking the AT.
Comment: The book provides a general overview of the many issues that face Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. It is well-organized, beginning with the trail's history, moving through planning and equipment/food, injuries and first aid, etc. Also covered are animal issues, sanitation and etiquette. The final chapter lists some information about portions of the trail which might be interesting to those who only wish to hike certain pieces of the trail.
Most useful are the appendices, which provide necessary information about equipment manufacturers, Post Offices near the trail, ATC trail-maintaining clubs and maps.
The book could be more detailed, however it does provide a lot of information in a small format.
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Title: The Appalachian Trail Workbook for Planning Thru-Hikes by Christopher Whalen ISBN: 1889386278 Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Pub. Date: 20 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.00 |
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Title: Walking the Appalachian Trail by Larry Luxenberg, Mike Warren ISBN: 0811730956 Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: October, 1994 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Appalachian Trail Backpacker, 3rd: Trail-proven Advice for Hikes of Any Length by Frank Logue, Victoria Logue ISBN: 0897324021 Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press Pub. Date: 01 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Appalachian Trail Data Book - 2003 by Daniel Chazin ISBN: 1889386340 Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Pub. Date: 02 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: Long-Distance Hiking: Lessons from the Appalachian Trail by Roland Mueser ISBN: 0070444587 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 1997 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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