The Life of Ezekiel Boring Kephart is a fascinating biography of a man who transformed himself from a humble son of a Pennsylvanian sawyer into a legendary Appalachian folklorist, forest conservationist, and hiking guide. Drawing extensively from primary sources, including interviews, diaries, letters, and unpublished manuscripts, Lewis Franklin John paints a vivid picture of Kephart's life, work, and legacy. This work has been selected by...