Primeiros CríticosBill Bryson

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Back in America after twenty years in Britain, Bill Bryson decided to reacquaint himself with his native country by walking the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. The AT offers an astonishing landscape of silent forests and sparkling lakes--and to a writer with the comic genius of Bill Bryson, it also provides endless opportunities to witness the majestic silliness of his fellow human beings. For a start there's the gloriously out-of-shape Stephen Katz, a buddy from Iowa along for the walk. Despite Katz's overwhelming desire to find cozy restaurants, he and Bryson eventually settle into their stride, and while on the trail they meet a bizarre assortment of hilarious characters. But A Walk in the Woods is more than just a laugh-out-loud hike. Bryson's acute eye is a wise witness to this beautiful but fragile trail, and as he tells its fascinating history, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America's last great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods has become a modern classic of travel literature.

Foreword by Bill Bryson. Off the Tourist Trail will take you on a journey to the world's most unexpected places and lead you to unforgettable experiences. A team of expert travel writers takes some of the world's best known travel destinations--from over-visited national parks to overrated museums--and reveal more than 1,000 fresh and fascinating alternatives. Vibrant cities, enchanting ancient ruins, and breathtaking natural wonders from every continent come alive with lush photography and inspiring writing, putting the well-worn tourist haunts firmly in the shade.