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Peter Jenkins | Travel and Personal Development

Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins

Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins

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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.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Fawcett

Pages: 320

Format: Mass market paperback

Publication Date: 1982

ISBN: 9780449242773

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