The Appalachian Trail is one of America's most beloved resources. But few know the story behind the creation of the world's longest hiking-only trail. The project could have died in the pages of a journal had it not been for the efforts of many people--including two, in particular: Benton MacKaye and Myron Avery. While the men shared a common vision, their vastly different personalities meant it was only a matter of time before they had a falling out over plans for the trail. Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and ...
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The Appalachian Trail is one of America's most beloved resources. But few know the story behind the creation of the world's longest hiking-only trail. The project could have died in the pages of a journal had it not been for the efforts of many people--including two, in particular: Benton MacKaye and Myron Avery. While the men shared a common vision, their vastly different personalities meant it was only a matter of time before they had a falling out over plans for the trail. Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and the Rivalry That Built the Appalachian Trail relays the true but little-known rivalry behind the creation of one of the nation's greatest treasures.
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Rachel Carter (Map) Very good. xx, 261, [7] pages. Cast of Characters. Footnotes. Illustrations. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. Autographed copy sticker on front cover. Signed by the author on the title page. Jeffrey H Ryan is an author, adventurer, photographer, and historian. He has written several books about his outdoor exploits, his fascination with hiking trails and the people and places found just off the beaten path. His debut book, Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year hike on America's trail, was hailed by the former Executive Editor of National Geographic as "a classic of nature and travel writing" and set off a national tour. His books are known for weaving a deep appreciation for history into walks across contemporary landscapes, giving readers the feeling they are hiking alongside. In 1983, Jeff went on his first long-distance hike, a 6-month adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail. Upon returning to Maine from the PCT, Jeff kept trekking. He and a hiking partner climbed Maine's highest 50 mountains in one year. He then began "section hiking" the Appalachian Trail with his friend Wayne Cyr in 1985 (the journey would take 28 years to complete and culminate in his first book. ) During his research for Appalachian Odyssey, Jeffrey became interested in the history of the AT, in particular, the two larger-than-life personalities most responsible for the Trail's existence. This led to his second book, Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail. He continues to write about hiking adventures, including Hermit: The Mysterious Life of Jim Whyte and This Land was Saved for You and Me. The Appalachian Trail is one of America's most revered resources, a project of near-mythic proportions combining rugged natural beauty and human determination. But few know the story behind the creation of the world's longest hiking-only trail. The proposal could have died in the pages of a journal had it not been for the efforts of many people, including two, in particular: Benton MacKaye and Myron Avery. While the two men shared a common goal, their vastly different personalities meant it was only a matter of time before these sometimes allies, sometimes adversaries had a falling out. Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and the Rivalry That Built the Appalachian Trail tells this story in active, engaging scenes that weave history together and biography, detailing the external forces the trail builders faced: the stock market crash, World War II, and the prevailing opinions regarding wilderness and recreation. Drawing upon never before published sources from the State of Maine Archives, Blazing Ahead delves deep into the historical realities MacKaye and Avery faced. Through extensive research and vivid storytelling, this book tells the true but little-known story of a shared vision, the rivalry it bred, and the legacy of the men behind one of the nation's greatest treasures.
