American rambler : walking the trail of Johnny Appleseed / Isaac Fitzgerald.
"As a child, Isaac Fitzgerald was captivated by Johnny Appleseed, drawn to the legend by family ties, his father's larger-than-life stories, and a shared restlessness to leave home and discover what lay beyond. In American Rambler, he sets out on a year-long journey to follow Appleseed's path, walking (okay, sometimes driving, and at one point, even floating downstream) from Massachusetts to Indiana. On this journey, Fitzgerald turns a childhood fascination into a profound reckoning of loss and grief, ritual and faith, grimy gas station bathrooms and scenic apple picking. He is followed by a mysterious creature, camps in hostile environments, trespasses more than once, and is warmed by the generosity of strangers at every turn. A moving blend of memoir, history, and travelogue, American Rambler is at once an ode to the American heartland, a meditation on escaping the breakneck pace of modern life, and a clear-eyed look at the myths--often violent, sometimes hopeful, frequently romanticized--at the very core of American identity and history"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593537794
- ISBN: 0593537793
- Physical Description: 336 pages : map ; 25 cm
- Edition: First hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "A Borzoi book"--Title page verso.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Spring -- Summer -- Fall -- Winter.
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- 22 of 51 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
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- 17 current holds with 51 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | 917.304 FIT (Text) | 30229101448172 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/12/2026 |
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