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Trail along on this 2, 000 mile, bliss-and-blister adventure away from Interstates and into backwoods America. Cross the Smokies, survive Virginia floods, buck New Jersey heat, walk the Presidentials of the White Mountains, and a mile-long gorge. Then, 150 days later, stand victorious on the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine. Everything and then some about The Great Hike. Inspiring for all ages whether you're a backpacker or armchair hiker.
"Appalachian Odyssey is not only readable and human but cleansing and replenishing." -Los Angeles Times
"Recommended reading for through-hiker and day-tripper alike." -Down East Magazine
The Authors Guild gave Appalachian Odyssey, with a foreword by Edward Abbey, a new life by selecting the memoir for its Back-in-Print series
In addition, Appalachian Odyssey was awarded the only Honorable Mention in the category Outdoor Classic by the 2009 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA). The Outdoor Classic Award is presented annually to an "unusual and lasting" book that over time has proven to be a significant work in the field." Past selections in the Outdoor Classic category include Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac, Margaret Murie's Two in the Far North, and a reprint of Henry David Thoreau's Walden.
"Sherman and Older write with spirit and wit. They're good observers, playful, responsive to place names and places." --Peggy Thomson, The Washington Post
"Walking the Trail with Sherman and Older is sheer pleasure. Delightful reading." --Publishers Weekly
"Probably the most literate account of hiking the Appalachian Trail's 2, 000-odd miles. This is a beautiful account." --Dick D. Heller, Jr., Indiana Audubon Quarterly
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Appalachian Odyssey: Walking the Trail from Georgia to Maine
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