As Far as the Eye Can See: Reflections of an Appalachian Trail HikerMany an armchair hiker has dreamed of traversing the Appalachian Trail in its entirety. In 1979, David Brill became one of the first of a new generation to complete the Georgia-to-Maine hike. Published by The Appalachian Trail Conference, As Far as the Eye Can See chronicles his six-month, 2,100-mile walk, a quest to live simply and deliberately, with room to grow, to breathe, to change, to discover what really mattered to him. This book is required reading for anyone interested in getting beyond the day-to-day slog of the hike to explore the emotional and spiritual dimensions of a long journey on foot. |
Contents
PREFACE | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | 17 |
CHAPTER TWO Learning to Walk Learning to See | 35 |
Copyright | |
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As Far as the Eye Can See: Reflections of an Appalachian Trail Hiker David Brill No preview available - 1996 |
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