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Appalachian Trail: A Photographic Tour (Photographic Tour (Random House))

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Carol M. Highsmith and Ted Landphair do a wonderful job sharing stunning photography and informative narrative about this national treasure. I've been wanting to long distance hike on the Appalachian Trail for several years and this book only increases that desire. Ms. Highsmith's photography is particularly compelling and beautiful. I've read several books that cover the AT, including text and photography books and this ranks right at the top. You won't be disappointed!

I've done a portion of the trail (500 miles), so I've seen a fair amount of the trail. These are nice pictures, but they are mostly from the bottom looking up--or more appropriately, from the road looking at where the trail goes over some mountain in the distance. There are pictures of the Fontana Dam but not Rocky Top, a distant shot of Blood Mountain from the low lands, the trial leading into Unicoi Gap, a sign in Hot Springs, and Maine is represented by pictures of the sign when entering the hundred mile wilderness, the Pie Lady's sign and some pictures in Baxter.

There are multiple pictures of hikers finishing the trail, but I doubt that the photographers listed as authors took them.

The photos are good, and from them I could recognize the places I had passed. But there weren't any pictures of a crowded shelter in a rainy night, the Trail Days Hiker Parade, Max Patch or Cheoah Bald or the Baldpates or what you would characterize as the special places that you happened upon when you hiked the trial. In fact, there are few hikers, and little of the trail culture. From the book, you might guess the A.T. is a lonely place.

This book shows the true features of the Appalachain Trail. The photographic tour takes you all along the trail from Georgia to Maine. All pictures are of great quality and have the proper captions. All captions are very informative. This book also has an excerpt about the history of the trail. Buy this book if you are a hiker or just want to learn more.

Book was used but in excellent condition. Delivery was a bit slow (couple of weeks).

A great coffee table book for anyone interested in the AT. While it does not capture the "backwoods" arena of long distance hiking, this book does bring to life the camaraderie and closeness of the appalachian community.