The Appalachian Trail: A Biography in McPhail’s first collection

in McPhail’s first collection

which has been the standard for far too long

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The Appalachian Trail: A Biography in McPhail’s first collectionThe Appalachian Trail is Americas most beloved trek, with millions of hikers setting foot on it every year. Yet few are aware of the fascinating backstory of the dreamers and builders who helped bring it to life over the past century. The conception and building of the Appalachian Trail is a story of unforgettable characters who explored it, defined it, and captured national attention by hiking it. From Grandma Gatewooda mother of eleven who thru