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Robert Gurn, Adirondack is defintiely a likely candidate to lure people to the AT. Several years ago my son and I did some of the AT in Vermont, and we met a through hiker nicknamed Choo-Choo who had not looked at any trail videos, and had done very little reading about the AT before going down to Georgia to take a look. He explained that after several days the trail just reached up and grabbed me, and it hasn't let go yet. Watch out; with its lovely natural sound, intimate ramblings by hikers and beautiful photography, North To Katahdin may just reach up and grab you. 
Advanced
BackpackingThe sequel to the best-selling Trailside Guide: Hiking & Backpacking. An expert long-distance backpacker shares secrets of the world's elite trekkers to make every hiker's adventure safer and more enjoyable. 
Lost on a Mountain
in Maine: by Donn Fendler, Joseph Egan (Designer) A twelve-year-old describes his nine-day struggles to survive after being separated from his companions in the Mount Katahdin Wilderness of Maine in 1939. Reading level: Ages 9-12 
A Walk in the
Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson. Bryson once again hears the siren call of the open road--only this time it's a trail. The Appalachian Trail, to be exact. In A Walk in the Woods Bill Bryson tackles what is, for him, an entirely new subject: the American wilderness. Accompanied only by his old college buddy Stephen Katz, Bryson starts out one March morning in north Georgia, intending to walk the entire 2,100 miles to trail's end atop Maine's Mount Katahdin. Hardcover - 276 pages (May 1998) 
Into Thin
Air: by Jon Krakaueris a riveting first-hand account of a catastrophic expedition up Mount Everest. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day eight people were dead. Krakauer's book is at once the story of the ill-fated adventure and an analysis of the factors leading up to its tragic end. Written within months of the events it chronicles, Into Thin Air clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer puts it in context by recalling the triumphs and perils of other Everest trips throughout history. The author's own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads readers to ponder timeless questions. Hardcover - 256 pages 1 Ed edition (May 1997) 
Into The Deep
Forrest: Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), author of Walden, was one of the great American writers, philosophers, and naturalists of the 19th century. Thoreau made three trips into the wilderness of Maine, writing extensive journal entries and long articles about each trek. Most of the text of this book, only slightly revised by Murphy, stems from his third jaunt in 1857. The account begins as Thoreau and his two companions, Edward Hoar and their Native American guide Joe Polis, embark one misty September morning in a birch-bark canoe on Maine's Moosehead Lake. Escaping from Concord, Massachusetts, Thoreau welcomes the wilderness: "We live thick and are in each other's way, and I think that we thus lose some respect for one another.... [But then] I leave the towns behind, and life becomes gradually more tolerable, if not even glorious." Glorious, indeed. As the reader follows the travelers, they hear the call of the kingfisher, see the lake trout break the surface of the water, paddle into the Penobscot River, spy moose, and get lost in a swamp. It's an unsuspenseful journey, but a calming, evocative one. Kiesler's moody oil paintings beautifully capture the quiet wonders of nature, while her subtle pencil drawings of birds, plants, and explorer essentials decorate the right-hand pages. For those who aren't familiar with Thoreau, a brief biography begins this book--a fine, elegant addition to the collection of any Thoreau fan, young or old. --Karin Snelson 
The Appalachian
Trail - A Journey of Discovery: by Jan D., Curran This work provides great insight for the novic hiker. This is the story of an ex-military man who has decided to follow his dreams and hike the Appalachian Trail. Like many of his fellow hikers, he came to realize his dream only after traumatic events occured in his life. Now, he is attempting to reconcile everything that is going on in his life and complete a long, unrealized goal. Mr. Curran provides a wealth of information for the novice backpacker as well as providing a useful planning tool to the seasoned hiker who is preparing for what is known as a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail (a thru-hike is defined as completing the entire 2,160 miles of trail in one year of hiking). During his journey, you will be able to "see" the wonders of the Appalachians as well as experience the trials of a thru-hiker and his growth, both physically and spiritually. A reader , April 15, 1997 
The Backpacker's
Handbookdelivers an in-depth look at all backpacking styles, from ultralight to long-distance hiking. New material on trekking in challenging environments such as deserts and mountains will appeal to hikers who push the envelope. From planning and techniques to gear, it's all covered in succinct, highly readable fashion in an expanded, visually arresting update of a proven bestseller. 150 illustrations. 
High Peaks of the
Northeast: A Peakbagger's Directory and Resource Guide to the Highest Summits in the Northeastern United States by Bruce Scofield, Valerie Vaughan (Editor) 
Amc Maine Mountain
Guide: (Trail Guides) by Elliott M. Bates (Editor) Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours. (US addresses) Paperback 7th edition (May 1993) Appalachian Mountain Club; ISBN: 187823918X ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.98 x 3.64 x 5.98 Amazon.com Katahdin : by Stephen Clark This is an excellent hiking guide to Baxter State Park. It includes history and background of the park as well as a comprehensive guide to all the trails and peaks. It also comes with the best pocket map to the park. It is currently in its 4th edition, and is available through the park headquarters. Reading Material
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