• Front cover view of Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins centered on a neutral light gray background. Creasing and chipping on the lower right edges and corner. Cover art Is vibrant.
  • Back cover view of Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins centered on a neutral light gray background. Chipping most present in the top right edge and bottom right corner. Creasing across bottom left corner.
  • Close-up spine view of Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins centered on a neutral light gray background. Spine shows creasing and chipping in the lower corner of the spine. Pages lay flat.
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Peter Jenkins | Memoir

Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins

Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins

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Book Specifications
  • Format: Mass market paperback
  • Condition: Good
  • Publisher: Fawcett (1982)
  • Length: 320 pages
  • Genre: Memoir
  • ISBN: 9780449242773
  • OCLC: 6112782
  • Ships within 1–2 business days. Carefully packaged for safe delivery.

A Classic 1982 Memoir of Walking From New York to New Orleans with a Backpack and Dog

In the autumn of 1973, disillusioned by national political scandals, Peter Jenkins set out on foot from Alfred, New York, to walk across the United States accompanied by his half-Malamute dog, Cooper. This 1982 edition logs the first leg of his legendary journey, following backroads through the Appalachian Mountains down into the Deep South.

Jenkins records his stays with mountain hermits, rural farm families, and small-town factory workers, painting a deeply human portrait of working-class American generosity during a turbulent decade.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Peter Jenkins delivers a heartwarming, classic American road memoir celebrating small-town hospitality and canine companionship. A timeless read for fans of American travel writing, walking journeys, and inspirational non-fiction.

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  • Good: A well-loved reading copy with visible shelf wear or page aging, but fully intact and structurally sound.

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