01520cam a2200253 4500 348061751 TxAuBib 20180530120000.0 100609s2010||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781935597193 1935597191 (OCoLC)641505633 TxAuBib Miller, David, 1961- AWOL on the Appalachian Trail / David Miller. Las Vegas, NV : AmazonEncore, 2010. v, 330 p. : ill., maps, trade paperback ; 21 cm. "In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the Appalachian Trail. 'AWOL on the Appalachian Trail' is Miller's account of this thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the Appalachian Mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the rewards of taking a less conventional path through life. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about hiking gear and planning. This is not merely a travel guide; it is a beautifully written and highly personal view into one man's journey..."--P. [4] of cover. 20180530. Hiking Appalachian Trail Guidebooks. Appalachian Mountains Description and travel. Appalachian Trail Guidebooks. Appalachian Trail Description and travel.