Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail [Kindle Edition] Author: Ben Montgomery | Language: English | ISBN:
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Emma Gatewood was the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as the first person—man or woman—to walk it twice and three times and she did it all after the age of 65. This is the first and only biography of Grandma Gatewood, as the reporters called her, who became a hiking celebrity in the 1950s and ’60s. She appeared on TV with Groucho Marx and Art Linkletter, and on the pages of Sports Illustrated. The public attention she brought to the little-known footpath was unprecedented. Her vocal criticism of the lousy, difficult stretches led to bolstered maintenance, and very likely saved the trail from extinction. Author Ben Montgomery was given unprecedented access to Gatewood’s own diaries, trail journals, and correspondence. He also unearthed historic newspaper and magazine articles and interviewed surviving family members and hikers Gatewood met along the trail. The inspiring story of Emma Gatewood illustrates the full power of human spirit and determination.
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- Print Length: 288 pages
- Publisher: Chicago Review Press (April 1, 2014)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00IQY2Q0O
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Grandma Gatewood was a 67 year old woman, whose 11 children had grown up and left home when she decided that she was going to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail from Mt. Oglethorpe, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. The key, however, is that she didn't tell a soul about her intended trip…she just took off. In addition to being the first female through hiker to complete the trail, she did it with a bare minimum of gear and equipment and she did it in the summer if 1955, when women just didn't do those things. She started in canvas top sneakers and ended up going through 7 pairs of shoes.
The book alternates between the story of Gatewood's life from the time she was married to an abusive husband until the time she started her "walk" with the story of her time on the trail. In addition, the author adds historical information, such as details about the damage done by Hurricanes Carol and Dianne.
Grandma Gatewood did more to "advertise" the Appalachian Trail than anyone before or since, and became famous for her walks in various places. She not only hiked the AT three times (twice as a through hiker and once in segments), but she also hiked the Oregon Trail and helped to create a trail system in her native Ohio. It's wouldn't be out of place to call her one of the most influential women of her time.
The book is a fascinating look at her abusive married life, as well as her interest in hiking. It is easy to read and provides a glimpse into life in the mid 1950's. I recommend this book highly to anyone as a great read.
By Frederick S. Goethel
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I'm so pleased that someone finally saw fit to write about this amazing woman. The bonus is that it is well researched, well written, informative and contains lots of contemporaneous historical information that anchors it in time. The author is insightful and sensitive and clearly took his mission to heart. It's been a long time since I've read a book that I found this compelling..didn't want to finish but couldn't stop reading. I've been a big fan of this barely acknowledged woman for a long time and I'm glad that she has finally been done justice. Inspirational! Highly recommend!
By S. Schaeffer
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