Bill Bryson’s hilarious novel documents the witty writer’s journey along the Appalachian Trail. Ripe with hardship and tips for fending off bears, the novel follows Bryson’s and his friend Katz’s hike from Georgia to Maine; however, the tough terrain and a “powerful urge not to be this far south any longer” quickly ushers in a change of plans. Funny and informative, Bryson explains the history of Appalachia and national parks’ place in U.S. history.
Bill Bryson’s hilarious novel documents the witty writer’s journey along the Appalachian Trail. Ripe with hardship and tips for fending off bears, the novel follows Bryson’s and his friend Katz’s hike from Georgia to Maine; however, the tough terrain and a “powerful urge not to be this far south any longer” quickly ushers in a change of plans. Funny and informative, Bryson explains the history of Appalachia and national parks’ place in U.S. history.