A walk across america by peter jenkins the washington post. An interesting conclusion to the original walk across america book. But, in the end, everything listed here made the walk. There is a follow up book which he wrote because this book. Sep 18, 2001 twentyfive years ago, a disillusioned young man set out on a walk across america. It ended in midjanuary of 1979 in florence, or born july 8th, 1951 in greenwich, connecticut, peter is the eldest of. A walk across america by peter jenkins 1979 posted on 20150819 by thelittleman mileage craziness isobsessively placing more importance on how many miles are traveled than on the real reason for travelinga person must be very careful not to become overly concerned with arriving. Helga estbys forgotten walk across the us genealogybank. But, in the end, everything listed here made the walk a little bit easier. Cooper is missed in this book, but barbara, peters new wife makes up for it. Hes still looking for america city region eugene, oregon. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
The fanfare of the accomplishment was always local. A walk across america by peter jenkins 2001, paperback for. And the earlier you start preparing your feet, the better. Just lessons from the road, from people who have actually walked across america. The stuff you need to walk across america be yourself. It was the first book written by travel author peter jenkins, with support from the. From new orleans newlyweds peter and barbara set out on a twoandonehalf year walk. Both of these books are a constant reminder of all. The walk west tells of the second half of his trip.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1979, and was written by peter jenkins. Good shepherd services board chair, frank ryan, will walk across america to raise awareness for teenage. A walk across america told the first part of his journey from new york state to louisiana and is still required reading in many schools. In this first book, he walks from conneticut to new orleans meeting a lot of interesting characters as he walks through towns, cities, valleys and mountains. Sources are alphabetized by author or by title if no author is given. If you are walking across america to experience america, that seems the proper way to accomplish it. Jenkins began his walk across america in alfred, new york, in october 1973. The book depicts his journey from alfred, new york, to new orleans, louisiana. The obsessively detailed map of american literatures most.
Feb, 2005 a walk across america told the first part of his journey from new york state to louisiana and is still required reading in many schools. I found this book at my parents house stashed away somewhere. As i hinted at the beginning of the piece, you dont really need all this stuff to walk across america. Jenkins and his dog cooper hoof it to new orleans from upstate new york. This is the book he wrote about that journey a classic account of the. Culture contact and polynesian identity in the european age. This is a story that every american citizen should read before questioning the greatness of the country we live in. What 24 locations did peter jenkins stop in across america. The walk west by peter jenkins and barbara jenkins 1981. Jenkins has written several more chronicles of his travels, including the new york times bestsellers the walk west and across china, and along the edge of america and close friends. Gena philibertortega is a genealogist and author of the book from the family kitchen. Be the first to ask a question about a walk across america. Associated press with his own feelings echoing the disillusionment of his whole generation, peter jenkins set out with his dog cooper to walk across america and find out what his country was really about.
His bestselling book of the 1970s describing the experience, a walk across america, was one of the first books to popularize adventure travel or travel as a way of life, although richard halliburton had greater success in the 1920s and 1930s. Dec 07, 20 life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. Without doubt, the buggy allowed us to carry more luxury items books, toiletries, bike tubes, a tennis ball than the typical backpacker could saddle. That he can be resourcful when it comes to good and some supplies. It is 1973, and he has just graduated from college where, in true counterculture. A walk across america hardcover january, 1979 peter jenkins on. If you enjoy travel novels such as bill brysons a walk in the woods you will really enjoy this book. Additionally, students are assigned a take home midterm and are asked to answer four questions about the book. Aug 22, 2016 the best material not only rises to the surface but explodes across the internet, phones and other digital media. A writer treks across america, again the new york times. Sep 01, 2008 i have to write an essay on a walk across america, and i have a question. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. A walk across america is the first book written by travel author peter jenkins. Pdf a walk across america book by peter jenkins free.
Began his walk across america on october 15, 1973 in alfred, new york. Oct 16, 2011 a walk across america is the first book written by travel author peter jenkins. Jan 01, 1979 began his walk across america on october 15, 1973 in alfred, new york. How to walk across america is the survival guide for the crazy, courageous few who want or need to chuck it all and walk from ocean to ocean. I started out searching for myself and my country, peter jenkins. This study guide consists of approximately 26 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a walk across america. A walk across america geography bibliographies cite this.
There is a follow up book which he wrote because this book only covered half of his trip. That he shouldnt judge people before he meets them by just listening to stereotypes. It ended in midjanuary of 1979 in florence, or born july 8th, 1951 in greenwich, connecticut, peter is the eldest of the six children of frederick and mary jenkins. The walk west chronicled the second half through the. Book blurbs a walk across america by peter jenkins lovwrite. Both of these books are a constant reminder of all the truely wonderful people here in our wonderful country. For paragraph five, i have to write three important lessons that peter learned while on his walk, and i could only find two. The route you choose can have a dramatic impact upon the number of miles you have to walk.
I started out searching for myself and my country, peter jenkins writes, and found both. Peter starts his story out wondering if america is worth staying in or if it is to corrupt. Yes, we completed the journey, and we even wrote the book. A walk across america is an outstanding tool to create insight and pride in our country and most importantly the book serves as the motivation for students to walk out of the ordinary and into an extraordinary lifestyle. Published september 18th 2001 by william morrow paperbacks first published january 1st 1979. Reading jenkins book is the next best thing to having actually walked along beside him. Peter jenkins born august 7, 1951 is an american travel author.
These were among my original entries in my online journal as we began route 6 walk. A walk across america by peter jenkins the book was published in 1979 by peter jenkins through the help of the national geographic society. This is the book he wrote about that journey a classic account of the reawakening of his faith in himself and his. Yes, your feet can handle a walk across america, as long as you take care of them. Peter jenkins 1979 written chronicle and photographs of his first journey, a walk across america, spent three months on the new york times bestseller list. A walk across america geography bibliographies cite. Jan 05, 2014 a walk across america 1979 is a memoir and adventure story written by peter jenkins 1951 as he walked from alfred, new york to new orleans, lousianna. A walk across america paperback september 18, 2001. He finished the journey in florence, oregon, in january 1979. Walking across america merely means starting on one coast and walking to the other. A walk across america 9780060959555 by peter jenkins. Twentyfive years ago, a disillusioned young man set out on a walk across america.
This is the book he wrote about that journey a classic account of the reawakening of his faith in himself. The stories and our experiences were always personal. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. A walk across america by peter jenkins 1979, hardcover for sale. A bibliography is an alphabetical list of all the sources used in your research. His bestselling book of the 1970s describing the experience, a walk across america, was one of the first books to popularize adventure. Oct, 2015 as i hinted at the beginning of the piece, you dont really need all this stuff to walk across america.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Peter jenkins journey took him through a range of people, race and miles. This is the book he wrote about that journey a classic account of the reawakening of his faith in himself and his country. The first half of peter jenkins bubbling account of his atlantictopacific trek, a walk across america 1979, took him from new york state to new orleans. Written in 1979, it depicts his journey from alfred, new york to new orleans, louisiana. Jenkins has written several more chronicles of his travels, including the new york times bestsellers the walk west and across china, and along the edge of america. A walk across america in national geographic the lost byway. Just finished reading peter jenkins brilliant article a walk across america part ii in august 1979 national geographic. Of course, as with anything as strenuous as a 3000mile hike, you should consult with your doctor before you even start thinking about the long walk.
The walk west is a worthy followup to a walk across america. A walk across america by peter jenkins, paperback barnes. A young man who questions american values and lifestyles decides to see for himself what this country is all about by walking across the entire country. The purpose was to share the experience of the author as he decides to walk across america. The walk across america for mother earth by taylor mac. He found both, not to mention outoftheblue wealth after he chronicled his forrest gumpesque adventures in two bestselling books. A walk across america is a nonfiction travel book first published in 1979. The walk across america for mother earth by taylor mac, music by ellen maddow 0 productions 6 comedic play with music 110 120 minutes 4 f, 6 m, 2 either 1012 actors possible. In the beginning of this book, peter jenkins explains his reasons for setting out to walk across america. A walk across america fairhaven baptist church bookstore. Feb 25, 1979 in the beginning of this book, peter jenkins explains his reasons for setting out to walk across america. A walk across america is the true story of peter jenkins attempt to find out the truth of what america is about. It was the first book written by travel author peter jenkins, with support from the national geographic society.
Additionally, students are assigned a take home midterm and are asked to answer four questions about the book and must. If you are walking across america to experience america. Reading jenkins book is the next best thing to having actually. Walking across america, part 1 a young man who questions american values and lifestyles decides to see for himself what this country is all about by walking across the entire country. A youth of the counterculture discovers his native land and himself. In this brave new mediasaturated world, its the funniest, the freshest and the.