title: The Appalachian Trail (book)
text: # The Appalachian Trail (book)
  
  The Appalachian Trail: A Biography is a 2021 non-fiction book written as a biography by Philip D'Anieri. In the biography, Philip D' Anieri, who is a lecturer at University of Michigan mentions multiple personalities significant in the trail's history and also discusses the stories of the Appalachian Trail founders and their motivations.
  
  ## Reviews
  
  The New York Times has referred to The Appalachian Trail as "D'Anieri's stalwart biography makes clear — that the work of humans, even a mere ribbon of dirt along an ancient ridgeline, will always bear the contradictions and complications of those whose hands — and feet — made it." Discover also wrote, "The Appalachian Trail acts as a portal into another world." Thomas Urquhart also gave a positive review, appreciating author's original approach and referred to the book as a satisfying biography at Press Herald. The book also received a starred review from Kirkus, which praised the detail and accessible tone.
  
  