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Thousand-Mile Summer
ThousandMile Summer
Author: Colin Fletcher
At three o'clock one sleepless night, Colin Fletcher decided that what he must do was walk the length of California. He could only fumble with the supporting reasons, but he knew it was a hike he had to make. Fletcher followed lonely stretches of the Colorado, crossed the Mojave, walked the trough of Death Valley and wandered through the High ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780679723264
ISBN-10: 0679723269
Publication Date: 5/14/1989
Edition: Reissue
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4 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Audio Cassette
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Interesting, introspective first-hand account. Good arm-chair traveller reading - will entice the wanderer back to the open road.
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Great story about a hike in 1958 the length of California from Mexico to OR. Great glimpse of hiking of a then soon to be hiking author guru.
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Excellent!
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The best backpacking journal I've read. I love his writing style. If you're from California, it's a fascinating look at what was rural California in the 1960s. Also a great read for folks interested in solo backpacking or just getting into the sport - very inspiring!


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