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A funny writer and his out-of-shape friend try to hike the Appalachian Trail
1997Steady paceLight
What it is about
Bill Bryson decides to walk the Appalachian Trail, one of the longest hiking paths in the world. He is joined by an old friend, Stephen Katz, who is unfit and cranky. Their trip is a mix of comedy, history and observations about the American wilderness.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like humorous travel writing and the outdoors.
What you will get
A funny, easy read that mixes laughs with real information about the trail.
A Walk in the Woods Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Hiking · Humor · Friendship
Length
397 pages · ≈ 11 h
More about this book
Characters
Bill Bryson and his friend Stephen Katz.
Setting
The Appalachian Trail, from Georgia northward.
What makes it different
A comic travel memoir with real facts about nature.
Feel
Funny, warm and curious.
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