Bibliograph

Nature of the Appalachian trail, your guide to wildlife, plants, and geology, Leonard M. Adkins

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Nature of the Appalachian trail, your guide to wildlife, plants, and geology, Leonard M. Adkins

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nature of the Appalachian trail

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1237649264

Responsibility statement

Leonard M. Adkins

Sub title

your guide to wildlife, plants, and geology

Summary

"This comprehensive guide takes an in-depth look at the various aspects of nature along the AT: history, geology, plant life, wildlife, and more"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- A concise history of the Appalachian Trail -- From Georgia to Maine : the route of the Appalachian Trail -- Mountains rise, mountains fall -- The long green tunnel -- The grand floral parade -- Furred creatures great and small (and in between) -- Serenaders on the wing -- Of moist skin and scales -- Some suggested hikes -- Appendix A : Trees of the Appalachian Trail and fall leaf color guide -- Appendix B : Average blooming season for some Appalachian Trail flowers -- Appendix C : Birds of the Shenandoah National Park -- Appendix D : Birds of the White Mountain National Forest -- Appendix E : The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and member trail-maintaining clubs -- Appendix F : Bibliography ans suggested readings and field guides

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