The author’s purpose for writing A Walk in the Woods is to inform the audience about the Appalachian Trail and the species that contribute to the trail. Bill Bryson, additionally, uses specific details to describe his journey of discovering himself and experiencing his surroundings. Bryson uses humor in order to tell the story of his adventure. In turn, he entertains his audience and keeps them interested in the book. His use of all three purposes allows him to alternate between describing the history of the trail, informing the audience about his journey, and reflect on how the events he experienced on the trail impacted him even after he was done hiking. Due to his variation in topics, the author keeps the audience interested and is able
