One of several books written by Supreme Court Justice William O.
Douglas, East to Katahdin is a fascinating excursion through the
primitive natural areas of America, finishing in Maine. When Douglas
writes of a blizzard, readers can feel the sting of snow and sleet. When
he observes the tiniest flower species among a thousand others, it is
with tenderness and understanding, and when he sees a wild animal,
readers are at his side observing every nuance. This is a remarkable
blending of scientific information, the excitement of the trail, and a
philosophical understanding of the intricate patterns of nature.