May It Please the Court by Daniel Maldonado

May It Please the Court by Daniel Maldonado

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May It Please the Court by Daniel Maldonado

The first history of the American hiking community and its contributions to the nation's vast network of trails

In the mid-nineteenth century urban walking clubs emerged in the United States. A little more than a century later, tens of millions of Americans were hiking on trails blazed in every region of the country. This groundbreaking book is the first full account of the unique history of the American hiking community and its rich, nationwide culture.

Delving into unexplored archives, including those of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Sierra Club, Green Mountain Club, and many others, Silas Chamberlin recounts the activities of hikers who over many decades formed clubs, built trails, and advocated for environmental protection. He also discusses the shifting attitudes of the late 1960s and early 1970s when ideas about traditional volunteerism shifted and new hikers came to see trail blazing and maintenance as government responsibilities. Chamberlin explores the implications for hiking groups, future club leaders, and the millions of others who find happiness, inspiration, and better health on America's trails.
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ISBN 13 9781034543350
ISBN 10 1034543350
Title May It Please the Court
Author Daniel Maldonado
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Blurb
Year published 2021-12-21
Number of pages 324
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.