[pct-l] Books for tent reading

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

> I'm looking for names of books that would be good reading 
> while backpacking.  I would prefer a paperback for obvious 
> reasons, something not too scary or too sappy would be 
> good. <

"Beyond Beef" - Jeremy Rifkin. An especially enlightening 
read for hikers of the Continental Divide, though the 
insights could be life-changing for just about anyone.

"The Fool's Progress" - Abbey  (will assume Desert Solitaire 
and MWG are already in your collection). An autobiography 
told in an allegorical style.

"Crossing Arizona" - Chris Townshend. A must read for anyone 
interested in the Arizona Trail, whether in hiking it or 
just learning about this fantastic fledgling route from 
Mexico to Utah.

"Walking; A Little Book of Wisdom" - HD Thoreau. Possibly 
THE lightest, smallest, most "preaching to the choir-esque" 
ENJOYABLE read imaginable. Bring this one along to bolster 
resolve during any low moments in the hike. All Thoreau is 
timeless in its wisdom, but this one in particular speaks to 
the walkers in this world, past present and future.

- blisterfree