As Far As The Eye Can See

By David Brill,

Book cover of As Far As The Eye Can See: Reflections Of An Appalachian Trail Hiker

Book description

When David Brill's now-classic account of his 1979 thru-hike of the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail was released in 1990, it immediately struck a chord with veterans and aspirants of one of the world's longest continuously marked footpaths. Over the years, the book has continued to sell through multiple printings.

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1 author picked As Far As The Eye Can See as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

One of the first thru-hiking books I read, and the first about the Appalachian Trail. Chronicling Brill’s 1979 hike of the Appalachian Trail, it doesn’t show its age, but reveals that the reasons we hike, and the adventure never really change. It’s poignant, honestly written, and a classic.

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