John C. Gibson (2) (1940–)
Auteur van Fifty Hikes in Southern Maine
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Werken van John C. Gibson
Fifty Hikes in Maine: Day Hikes and Backpacking trips from the Coast to Katahdin (1976) 11 exemplaren
In High Places with Henry David Thoreau: A Hiker's Guide with Routes & Maps (First) (2013) 9 exemplaren
Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in Coastal and Inland Maine: From the Burnt Meadow Mountains to Maine's Bold Coast… (2008) 4 exemplaren
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- Werken
- 13
- Leden
- 132
- Populariteit
- #153,555
- Waardering
- 3.7
- Besprekingen
- 1
- ISBNs
- 28
We have not had this little guidebook in our travel bag before, but we will now be using it extensively. We were pleased to see how many of the 25 routes we'd been able to cover (some in part, others in their entirety) as we drive to see friends, attend High School sports events (when hubby was coaching) and library meetings to tour each other's facilities, and to take the grand daughter on trips 'to see the Moosies'. It's a gem of a book that fits easily into your glove compartment. While you'll probably be more comfortable with a more detailed map if you're in an area where you've not ventured before, the author presents enough detail to guide you to little known gems and let you soak up the scenery. It's not a picture book. The traveler can take his or her own pictures, taste the food, smell the smells, and simply soak up the ambiance. John Gibson just provides the compass to point you in the right direction. It's a gem of a book, and for those who live in the vicinity, it's the perfect volume for the guest room bedside table, or as a welcome to town giftt for newcomers. We're certainly going to be sure to get a copy for our library (and not just because we're mentioned in the book!)… (meer)