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The Appalachian Trail - A Journey of Discovery (Appalachian Mountain Club Trail Guide: Massachusetts) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "My son, Rob shook his head as he helped me lift my pack from the luggage compartment of the car..." (more)
Key Phrases: shelter mice, shelter clearing, hiking stick, North Carolina, Roan Mountain, Springer Mountain (more...)

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Paperback: 326 pages
Publisher: Rainbow Books (1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0935834664
ISBN-13: 978-0935834666
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,093,999 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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North Carolina, Roan Mountain, Springer Mountain, Max Patch, Fontana Dam, Blue Ridge, Clingmans Dome, Grassy Ridge, Neels Gap, Big Bald, Birch Springs Gap, Boy Scouts, Brushy Mountain, Philosopher's Guide, Blood Mountain, Civil War, Jan Curran, John Fox, Mike Martin, Round Bald, Silers Bald, Virginia Route, Albert Mountain, Beauty Spot, Harpers Ferry

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The Appalachian Trail: Onward to Katahdin (Appalachian Mountain Club Trail Guide: Massachusetts) by Jan D. Curran in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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Getting Started by Freddie North on page 23
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1.0 out of 5 stars A bad AT book is hard to find., January 27, 1999

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I'm sorry. I just can't agree with the previous reviews. This is the worst AT book (by far) I've read.

I've probably read about 6 of them.

Anyway, it takes a lot of gall to write a book about hiking the AT when you haven't hiked the whole thing.

That's right. He doesn't finish. An AT memoir without the triumphal summit, no victory dance or witty last register entry. He just sort of stops.

But really, that's not such a shame. Lots of people don't finish (see Bryson), and a well written book of a shorter journey would be welcome. This isn't it.

Very poorly written, hackneyed, trite accounts of his inner battle to continue, and flowery ramblings concerning his spirituality made me squirm in my chair.

It was so bad it made me angry and I actually threw the book in the trash.

Of course, that's just my opinion.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reality Check -- This Is Not Hollywood, April 6, 2001

By	Randy Given (Manchester, CT USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This is not a movie with forced humor and stunt people. A retired military man provides an involving recount of his AT hike. I have tried to read many books on the AT (some were unbearable, so I did not finish them). This was one of the few full-reads, and a good one at that. In comparison to all other books, I might give this a four-stars rating, but seeing how bad some of the competition is, I have to give it a five-stars rating. See you on the trails!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must reading for all considering a walkthru, June 24, 1998

By	BJ Pinkerton (Fruitland Park, fl USA) - See all my reviews

Curran not only has a writing style that will mesmerize the reader, but his insight into the psyche of the thru hiker will keep you turning the pages. This is must reading for all hikers, regardless of where they plan to hike.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great.
Dispite some shortcomings I still found this book inspirational and helpful. Yes, in this one he does not finish the trail. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Peter Funk

1.0 out of 5 stars Stay away if you're looking for inspiration!
In "The Appalachian Trail, a Journey of Discovery" his judgmental attitude toward fellow hikers (he seemed to consider himself superior to all others) really bothered me. Read more

Published 20 months ago by R. Vanwagner

3.0 out of 5 stars not the most enjoyable hiking companion
Curran is a retired military officer. He comes across as very hard to get along with and very abrasive. Read more

Published on August 22, 2006 by Sammy Madison

5.0 out of 5 stars SELF-JOURNEY
A journey of "self-discovery," Jan challenges his body and mind on the AT at an age where most of us would rather be couch potatoing! Read more

Published on March 29, 2006 by K. Tambellini

4.0 out of 5 stars The Appalachian Trail, A Journey of Discovery
A very good description of the sights and scenery along the AT and the personal and emotional impacts of the psychological highs and lows of a long distance hike. Read more

Published on October 12, 2004 by John Ziegenfuss

1.0 out of 5 stars Crass.
Like the reviewer before me, I just wanted to point out that Jan Curran is a very rude man, so rude that it ruined my enjoyment of what otherwise would have been a decent book.

Published on June 10, 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad story of incomplete AT journey
This is seriously painful to read. Like others before me have said, much time is spent harping on people who make curran mad, when if he hadn't been such a pain to those people in... Read more

Published on June 9, 2004 by Dr.Evan Gresham

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than many
I thought this book was worth reading. I do have to admit that it can be slow paced at times, it is certainly no "Walk in the woods". Read more

Published on December 15, 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars worst AT book I've read
this is a sad excuse for a book about the AT. A retired army colonel, used to having his own way at all times tries to hike the AT and doesn't handle it very well. Read more

Published on December 10, 2003 by John Moffatt

2.0 out of 5 stars Hard to Sit Through
Male menopause is correct. I do not comprehend how the author made it. Dont' waste your time unless are like me and just read everything about the AT you can get your hands on... Read more

Published on August 4, 2003 by The Solemates

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