Adirondack Explorations
Title | Adirondack Explorations PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Schaefer |
Publisher | Syracuse University Press |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 1997-07-01 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780815606314 |
Verplanck Colvin worked for twenty-eight years as the superintendent of the topographical survey of the Adirondack Mountains. This collection of essays compiled by Paul Schaefer examines Calvin's many perspectives on the Adirondacks. His writings demonstrate his vast knowledge and appreciation of the wilderness. Colvin has a poetic style that captures the true beauty of the outdoors.
Adirondack Explorations
Title | Adirondack Explorations PDF eBook |
Author | Verplanck Colvin |
Publisher | Syracuse University Press |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 9780815627326 |
Verplanck Colvin worked twenty-eight years as the superintendent of the Topographical Survey of the Adirondack Mountains, one of the last great frontiers of the East. This collection of essays - compiled by preeminent conservationist Paul Schaefer - reveals Colvin's many perspectives on the Adirondacks. His writings reflect on outdoorsman's appreciation of the wilderness, with a poet's unerring sense for its beauty. One of Colvin's best-known contributions involved sharpening surveying techniques, thus making property boundaries cleared and taxes fairer. And as an early advocate for the preservation of the Adirondacks, he became a force behind passage of the Forever Wild statute of 1885 and the the establishment of the Park itself in 1892.
Adirondack Exploration for Kids and Families
Title | Adirondack Exploration for Kids and Families PDF eBook |
Author | Melinda Mackesey |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781609494988 |
The natural wonder of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State can inspire the entire family. How high do the peaks stretch? What do kilns do? And what, exactly, is a "yarn"? Educator Melinda Mackesey answers these and other questions through stories, fun facts and seven exciting activities about the plants, animals, places and faces that are uniquely Adirondack. Book jacket.
The Hudson
Title | The Hudson PDF eBook |
Author | Frances F. Dunwell |
Publisher | Columbia University Press |
Pages | 403 |
Release | 2008-04-10 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0231509960 |
“A commanding and inspiring biography of a river that gave rise to an art movement, progressive social quests, [and] landmark environmental cases.” —Booklist (starred review) Includes maps, photos, and illustrations Frances F. Dunwell presents a rich portrait of the Hudson and of the visionary people whose deep relationship with the river inspired changes in American history and culture. Lavishly illustrated with color plates of Hudson River School paintings, period engravings, and glass plate photography, The Hudson captures the spirit of the river through the eyes of its many admirers. It reveals the crucial role of the Hudson in the shaping of Manhattan, the rise of the Empire State, and the trajectory of world trade and global politics, as well as the river’s influence on art and architecture, engineering, and conservation. “A story of interaction between people and the environment and a story of continuing inspiration and renewal.” —Library Journal
The Adirondacks
Title | The Adirondacks PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Schneider |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 385 |
Release | 1998-09-15 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0805059903 |
This lyrical narrative history reveals how the love affair between Americans and the Adirondacks--America's first wilderness--has grown and changed over time. 40 photos.
Explorer's Guide Adirondacks (Eighth Edition) (Explorer's Complete)
Title | Explorer's Guide Adirondacks (Eighth Edition) (Explorer's Complete) PDF eBook |
Author | Annie Stoltie |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Pages | 416 |
Release | 2018-07-24 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1682681092 |
The essential companion to the Adirondacks and beyond Returning in its eighth edition, this fully updated guide provides details of Adirondack Park’s history and geography, as well as the cultural, lodging, dining, and recreational opportunities that abound here and in its gateway cities (including Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls). Complete with reviews and recommendations from authors immersed in the region, detailed maps and gorgeous photography throughout, this is an invaluable guide for your next trip.
A History of the Adirondacks
Title | A History of the Adirondacks PDF eBook |
Author | Alfred Lee Donaldson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 424 |
Release | 1921 |
Genre | Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) |
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