MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • December 12, 2021
Swiss scientist Arnold Guyot is the first of a dozen men and women (mostly men) chosen by Philip D’Anieri to tell the story in “The Appalachian Trail: A Biography.” All of them, at some point in their lives, made “an important intersection” with its development. They are all interesting, and more than a few are tragic. Placing their connection to the trail in the context of their careers provides a rich chronological tapestry.