Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Tell the Publisher!
I'd like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

Appalachian Trail Names (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail) [Paperback]

David Lillard (Author)

3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews) |

Available from these sellers.

Book Description

Series: Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail | Publication Date: March 1, 2002

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.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } 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.

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Walking with Spring by Earl V. Shaffer
4.5 out of 5 stars (12)

$8.95
Barefoot Sisters Southbound, The (Adventures on t... by Lucy Letcher
4.6 out of 5 stars (37)

$17.96

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

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.

Product Details

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (March 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 081172672X
ISBN-13: 978-0811726726
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #424,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #91 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Walking

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

More About the Author

› Visit Amazon's David Lillard Page

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews

5 star:		(0)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

3.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars For the Curious, August 4, 2003

The Solemates (Seneca, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Appalachian Trail Names (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail) (Paperback)

I don't know that I would by this book for reading purposes. It is not really "readable". If you are that curious about the AT, spend an hour in the local bookstore skimming through the funny stories in this book.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

3.0 out of 5 stars OK Book, October 28, 2002

jay (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Appalachian Trail Names (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail) (Paperback)

It has some neat information, but it sure does carry a high price tag for such a slim book.

Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Report abuse | Permalink

Comment Comment

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See both customer reviews...

Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!

Inside This Book (learn more)

First Sentence:
Indian words and phrases are one of the most dominant characteristics of place names in the Appalachians and along the eastern seaboard. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Civil War, Blue Ridge, Revolutionary War, South Mountain, Civilian Conservation Corps, George Washington, Green Mountain Club, Harpers Ferry, Great Smoky Mountains, Hudson River, American Revolution, Appalachian Mountain Club, Falls Village, Long Trail, World War, Cades Cove, Presidential Range, Black Rock, New England, New York City, Arnold Guyot, Delaware River, James River, Natural Bridge, Sandy Hook

New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats

Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!

Citations (learn more)

This book cites 80 books:

Great Smoky Mountains (Natural Wonders) by Jason Cooper on 4 pages
Travels in New England and New York (John Harvard Library) by Timothy Dwight on page 130, and Back Matter
Washington Square (Signet Classics) by Henry James on page 101, and Back Matter
The American Revolution: A MyReportLinks.com Book (U.S. Wars) by Carl R. Green on page 66, and page 96
George Washington (Encyclopedia of Presidents) by Zachary Kent on page 19, and Back Matter

See all 80 books this book cites

Books on Related Topics (learn more)

Red Book by William Dollarhide

Discusses:

Exploring the Appalachian Trail by Glenn Scherer

Discusses:

Benton MacKaye by Larry Anderson

Discusses:

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

(What's this?)

Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product).

appalachian trail(23)

hiking(16)

backpacking(7)

walking(5)

at(5)

thru-hiking(5)

hike(4)

bill bryson(3)

outdoors(2)

self-help(2)

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }

Customer Discussions

This product's forum

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Start a new discussion

Topic:

First post:

Receive e-mail when new posts are made

Prompts for sign-in

Guidelines

Active discussions in related forums

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
Health forum Am I screwed? I have seasonal depression and badly need help.	607	3 minutes ago
Health forum What do you like or not like about AA?	15	5 minutes ago
History forum Why is there so much anti-Semitism on the American Left today?	8773	52 minutes ago
Sports forum Is Peyton Manning the Best QB of All Time?	64	2 hours ago
History forum The Soviet Army in WWII	84	3 hours ago
Travel forum Can anyone recommend a book about backpacking around the world?	73	12 hours ago
Sports forum Great sports books on Amazon	81	3 days ago
Running forum Barefoot Running	26	5 days ago