Far Appalachia: Following the New River North
by Noah Adams
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Book Reviews of Far Appalachia: Following the New River North
Book Review: The New River
Summary: 5 Stars
Noah Adams has provided the reader with a detailed description of the demographics, landscape, environment as well as folklore of the New River as it winds its way North from North Carolina to West Virginia. Having paddled the river from Pembroke to Glenn Lynn Va and living in this region since 1977 I was amazed at his description of the simplest details such as how to run the Narrows Falls to his stories about the surrounding communities. If you are fond of the New River Valley you will treasure this remarkable desciption of the people and places he visits while on his journey down the New River.Book Review: Charming but slight, like several NPR segments put together
Summary: 4 Stars
Noah Adams goes on a journey down the New River, stopping to chat with the natives. I love this part of the country and I like Noah Adams, so I was happy to accompany him as a reader. But there is not a lot more content than you would find in several All-Things-Considered segments stitched together...it won't take you much more time to read it than it would to listen to it. The commentary is pleasant but if you want a deep or detailed introduction to the New River Valley of Appalachia you will have to go elsewhere.So set aside a nice Sunday afternoon and have a go at it.
Book Review: Fun and fascinating adventure reading
Summary: 5 Stars
In Far Appalachia, Noah Adams captured the essence of the New River and the surrounding areas. His keen observances and descriptive detail of scene and setting make the book come alive. Although this book is quite interesting, it is not particularly dense with information; the book is light reading that moves very quickly. Instead, Adams captures snapshots of the river and the varied people he meets along his journey via canoe, bicycle and foot trail. I thoroughly enjoyed Far Appalachia; it made me feel a little bit homesick for North Carolina, which is where I grew up.Book Review: What an experience!!!...
Summary: 5 Stars
I used to live near the New and Noah Adams describes it wonderfully. While on a quest to learn more about his family from the area, he also spends most of his Spring, Summer, and Fall in and around the New River. He bikes, hikes, canoes, and whitewater rafts in and around the New while telling about the history of all 350 miles of it. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific location on the river and he even gives the Latitude/ Longitude so you can visit the places he was. I highly reccomend this book!!Book Review: Adventure and more!
Summary: 5 Stars
This rather thin book is chock full of things I never knew and was interested to learn! I grew up in Va. but had no previous knowlwdge of Mary Ingles--a fascinating true story. The book is far ranging ,from pioneer stories to a thrilling account of white water rafting (I'm wondering if a 56 year old couch potato dares try it!)Travel writing at it's best!