Daniel R. Smith Boeken

This book begins where basic trail guides and maps leave off. For each section of the trail, the authors describe the route in detail and recommend the best day hikes and short backpacks from each trailhead. They describe the plants and animals hikers will see, tell stories about local history, explain plate tectonics, and in a thousand other ways enrich your experience of the journey. For many people, the Pacific Crest Trail is the ultimate long-distance hiking trail. Beginning in the dry valleys of southern California, it follows the crest of the snow-capped Sierras and ends in the ancient forests of Washington’s Cascades. Along the way, national treasures such as Yosemite, Crater Lake, and Mount Rainier make this trail one of the premier hiking destinations in the world. But hiking is about much more than getting from A to B. Berger and Smith draw on their tremendous experience—together they have logged more than 12,000 miles on the PCT—to give tested advice to long-distance hikers on trip planning, gear and safety, seasonal considerations, trailheads and resupplies, permits, and much more.

The book examines the decline and recent resurgence of the English upper class, focusing on how traditional values related to kinship, inheritance, and the concept of home influence contemporary politics and culture. It provides insights into the evolving role of the landed gentry in British public life, highlighting the interplay between historical perspectives and modern societal dynamics.

Daniel Smith's memoir provides a personal narrative that spans nearly a century of Black American history, reflecting on his life as the son of a former enslaved man. Born in 1863, he embodies the legacy of resilience and hard work instilled by his father. Smith's experiences intersect with significant historical events and figures, earning him the moniker "Black Forrest Gump." Through his reflections, he explores the ongoing struggle for equality in America, offering insights into the actions and policies that have shaped the nation's pursuit of justice.

"Elites, Race and Nationhood" examines the lifestyles of Britain's young, affluent, predominantly white upper-middle class through the lens of the Jack Wills brand. It uncovers the resurgence of a supposedly extinct social class and contributes to the understanding of elites, race, and national identity in contemporary society.