[at-l] Bryson question

[thornel@attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

His book has been controversial on this list, as well as on others. He 
makes descriptions of some trail and off trail folks that are not very 
flattering, and are seen as insulting by others. My perception is that he 
is an artist that draws warts and all, and doesn't mind how a laugh is started.

His book has some useful hiking advice, more along the lines of what not to 
do. When you have some time and miles behind you, you will recognize 
several of the fictional creations.

I think one of the most frustrating things about his book is the fact that 
he made much more money and sold far more copies than any thru hiker - 
possibly more than all trail books combined. It happens that way from time 
to time.

OrangeBug

At 10:59 AM 3/26/2002 -0500, AHuthmaker@aol.com wrote:
>        Is this true?  I enjoyed the book............I don't assume that it
>has any true hiking advice in it, therefore I don't hold it accountable for
>maintaining a certain amount of AT ethics that so many think it
>should........but...............is it true that he made it all up?  Inquiring
>minds want to know! *S*  Anna (Mud Butt)