[at-l] Lets discuss another book........

[icw39@ncfreedom.net (Clark)]

I can see Felix's wheels turning [or is that sawdust burning?] already -
hmmm . . . my library only charges $25.00 for a lost or stolen book that
is checked out and never returned . . .  :)

JUST KIDDING!

Raphael Bustin wrote:

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> At 01:56 AM 9/12/2002 -0400, Red wrote:
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>>In a message dated 9/9/02 7:58:15 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
>>rafe.bustin@verizon.net writes:
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>>>It was published by Rodale Press, Emmaus PA, in 1975
>>>
>>
>>It is also hard to find cheap.  Expect to pay well over a hundred dollars
>>for the two volume set.  It is well worth it.  Reading how they, the early
>>pioneers, did it, it's hard to compare.  But really, reading the earliest
>>accounts of thru hiking is awesome.  Get it if you can find it.
>>
>
>
>
> If you wish to actually OWN it, then yes, it will cost you.
>
> I got mine about 2 or 3 years ago on eBay for around $85.
>
> It is also offered from time to time on the back pages (classifieds)
> of Appalachian Trailway News (ATC's magazine,) but in that case
> you're looking at one seller vs. hundreds of potential buyers -- the
> odds are not good (I've tried.)
>
> However, if you wish merely to READ it, it needn't cost you a dime.
>
> If it's not on the shelf, ask your library to get it for you via inter-
> library loan.
>
> When I first read this tome, years ago, it was a library copy.
>
>
> rafe b.
> aka terrapin
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