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The Long Trail [19th Edition]

The Long Trail [19th Edition]

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Condition: Acceptable

Condition Notes: Spine is torn along the top. Pages are clean and in good shape.

Publication year: 1968
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: The Green Mountain Club

This edition of The Long Trail reflects a mid-century snapshot of Vermont’s iconic 272-mile footpath. While maintaining the classic structure of mile-by-mile guidance, it offers unique mid‑20th-century insights:

  • Route overview & navigation: Mile markers, topography, and shelter locations reregistered as of the late 1960s, just ahead of the trail’s eastern terminus realignment near Canada.

  • Interpretive history: Descriptive notes capture both the natural environment and public land management practices of the era—trailside scenes, forest conditions, and shelters of the time.

  • Maps & elevation profiles: Simple, clear cartography typical of mid-century field guide printing, useful for period-accurate comparisons or recreation.

  • Trail culture of the time: Reflections on the growing outdoor movement of the 1960s, including gear, food, and the spirit of adventure that predated the grandslam of thru-hiking culture.

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Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Is

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.