{"product_id":"the-thousand-mile-summer-in-desert-and-high-sierra-by-colin-fletcher-1969-a-trailblazing-tale-of-sol","title":"The Thousand-Mile Summer: In Desert and High Sierra by Colin Fletcher (1969) – A Trailblazing Tale of Solitude, Stride, and Sierra Sky","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"673\" class=\"\"\u003eBefore the Trails Were Marked, He Walked Them All\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"1038\" class=\"\"\u003eLong before thru-hiking became mainstream and ultralight gear was the norm, \u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eColin Fletcher\u003c\/strong\u003e set out to walk over a thousand miles alone through California's deserts and the High Sierra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"1038\" class=\"\"\u003eHis thoughtful, wry, and observant voice makes The Thousand-Mile Summer not just a chronicle of distance but a celebration of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003esolitude, nature, and resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1449\" class=\"\"\u003eFletcher's reflections go beyond trail stories, including observations on gear, wilderness ethics, and the quiet, patient practice of simply walking. The book is often credited as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003egrandfather of modern backpacking literature\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspiring generations of hikers to leave behind the chaos and head for the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1449\" class=\"\"\u003eReaders still turn to this title for its humor, honest writing, and enduring relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1481\" class=\"\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Thousand-Mile Summer: In Desert and High Sierra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colin Fletcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1969\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Howell-North Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor Adventure, Hiking, Memoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by previous owner. Dust jacket shows wear as shown in photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1959\" class=\"\"\u003eWhy It Belongs on Your Shelf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2198\" class=\"\"\u003eFletcher paved the way for modern backpackers, and his writing still resonates. If you love\u003cstrong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e long walks, thoughtful prose, or the call of untamed landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book belongs in your pack—or at least on your nightstand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2439\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved. As is typical for vintage pieces, they may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. 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