Books on Appalachian Trail History

A concise guide that explains the origins of around 1100 place names hikers encounter along the Appalachian Trail. Offers insight into the history of the AT and the wilderness preservation movement in general.

Comprehensive biography of Benton MacKaye, planner and originator of the Appalachian Trail.

The inside story how of Congress took the AT under federal protection in 1968 and created the cooperative management system that runs the AT today.

An anthology of stories containing practical trail details and an eclectic assembly of hiking wisdom.

Rare historical guide to the Appalachian Trail that unfortunately now seems to be out of print.

This book focuses men and women of yesteryear, whose lives impacted on the mountains through which the Trail goes, from Native American history to horrific Civil War battles that were fought where hikers now tred.

Thru-hiker of 1980 weaves history, maintainers' perspectives, accounts of several dozen thru-hikers and the how's of walking the A.T. into a thorough but entertaining history.