The Adirondack

Author : Carl Heilman II
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781599621531

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The Trails of the Adirondacks by Carl Heilman II Pdf

This official book published with the Adirondack Mountain Club celebrates America's original hiking destination through breathtaking contemporary photography, maps, rarely seen archival photos, and a text that brings the history of the trails to life. The Adirondack Park is home to the largest protected natural area in the lower 48 states--six million acres including more than 10,000 lakes, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, and thousands of miles of hiking trails running from mountain summits through a wide variety of habitats including wetlands and old-growth forests. How better to view this wilderness than afoot on the many trails, many leading to some of the most picturesque summits in North America. There are trails for everyone in the Adirondacks. Today, thousands enjoy hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing trails to backcountry destinations all around the park while others aspire to climb all 46 peaks. Water trails include the historic Fulton Chain of Lakes, Raquette River, and Saranac River routes, in addition to more intimate paddles across wild lakes and waters that meander through towering mountains and verdant forests. Every season has its own charm, all portrayed here in this one of a kind volume of history and photography along Adirondack trails. This is a book for anyone who enjoys travelling through the Adirondack backcountry and includes unique and picturesque destinations throughout the Adirondack Park in addition to a comprehensive history on hiking in the Adirondacks. From the dramatic beauty of the Lake George Wild Forest, to numerous fire tower summits and open ledges and mountaintops scattered around the park, and the rugged splendor of the High Peaks and bucolic beauty of the Champlain Valley, this book covers it all.

Author : Paul F. Jamieson,Neal S. Burdick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
ISBN : 1931951128

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The Adirondack Reader by Paul F. Jamieson,Neal S. Burdick Pdf

The Adirondack Reader has become almost as much of an institution as its original editor, Paul Jamieson, who died in 2006 at the age of 103. --Christopher Angus,Few fully understand what the Adirondack wilderness really is. It is a mystery even to those who have crossed and recrossed it by boats along its avenues the lakes; and on foot through its vast and silent recesses....Though the woodman may pass his lifetime in some section of the wilderness, it is still a mystery to him. --Verplanck Colvin, 1879This is a book about what Americans have sensed, felt, and thought about our nation s basic heritage of wilderness, the heritage that makes us unique among modern nations. Out of the woods we came, and to the woods we must return, at frequent intervals, if we are to redeem ourselves from the vanities of civilization.

Author : Barbara McMartin
Publisher : North Country Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
ISBN : 1888374063

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Discover the Adirondack High Peaks by Barbara McMartin Pdf

Author : Peter Bronski
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493009275

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At the Mercy of the Mountains by Peter Bronski Pdf

In the tradition of Eiger Dreams, In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World, and Not Without Peril, comes a new book that examines the thrills and perils of outdoor adventure in the “East's greatest wilderness,” the Adirondacks.

Author : Catherine Henshaw Knott
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781501731662

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Living with the Adirondack Forest by Catherine Henshaw Knott Pdf

Attitudes about land use, Catherine Henshaw Knott suggests, may reflect profound differences in class, religion, and life experience, pitting urban Americans who see nature at risk against rural Americans whose lives are dominated by nature's forces. She documents the thoughts and feelings of people whose lives are intimately connected to the forest, including loggers, trappers, craftspeople, and guides, as well as tree farmers and maple syrup producers. After describing the key players in the conflict and chronicling battles and bridge-building between stake-holders, Knott concludes that the participation of local people in decision making is the only process that can shift an increasingly hostile cycle toward resolution.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780847859160

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The Adirondacks by Anonim Pdf

A stunning tribute to one of America’s natural treasures in panoramic photographs of the Adirondack Park’s grand mountains, pristine woods, and picturesque waterways. Covering more ground than Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon combined, the Adirondack Park is one of the great wilderness areas in this country. This volume presents an all-new selection of images, with a focus on how the seasons transform the landscape: the tree-covered mountains in autumnal glory, rivers hushed by winter snow, verdant meadows alive with spring, wildlife such as bears and moose, as well as historic resorts and villages. Each chapter covers a different corner of the park, from Lake Placid and the High Peaks to Saranac Lake, Lake George, and the Fulton Chain. To appreciate the wonders of the Adirondacks through the lens of one of the area’s most accomplished photographers is like exploring them for the first time.

Author : Harvey H. Kaiser
Publisher : David R. Godine Publisher
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 156792073X

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Great Camps of the Adirondacks by Harvey H. Kaiser Pdf

The author does a thorough job in explaining the beginnings of rustic architecture and why it has a permanent place in the culture. The mix of social background and the history of the early Adirondack camps provides a designers guidebook.

Author : J. T. Headley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.)
ISBN : PRNC:32101020404461

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The Adirondack by J. T. Headley Pdf

Author : Charles I. Zinser
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0873953991

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The Economic Impact of the Adirondack Park Private Land Use and Development Plan by Charles I. Zinser Pdf

Study of how land use legislation may be affecting the economy of the Adirondack Park.

Author : Janet A. Null
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781438466668

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The Adirondack Architecture Guide, Southern-Central Region by Janet A. Null Pdf

Explores the architectural treasures of the Southern-Central region of New York’s Adirondack Park and places them in the context of Adirondack history and culture. The Adirondack Architecture Guide, Southern-Central Region provides a professional and insightful survey of the built environment of a unique area within New York’s Adirondack Park. This book is the first field guide to the architecture of the Park, revealing the ordinary and the extraordinary, the remarkable buildings by prominent designers, as well as the hidden, unexpected gems few know exist. Based on more than seven thousand miles of fieldwork and years of research, the guide comprises more than seven hundred sites traversing the geographic range, socioeconomic strata, and historical span of the region from the late 1700s to the present. Organized according to clearly marked travel routes and fourteen tours on the ground and on the water, it features detailed maps and coordinates for each site, along with many beautiful photographs. Also included are eleven companion essays drawing on the expertise of professionals, local historians, and Adirondack residents that delve into the what, where, and why people built in the Adirondacks. “In The Adirondack Architecture Guide, beloved landmarks share the pages with little-known architectural gems through a series of curated tours. Each one tracks the history and development of the Southern-Central Adirondacks through its fascinating buildings, bridges, and byways. From first-time visitors to longtime residents, readers will find it packed with information designed to make the most of a side trip lasting a few hours or a weekend of exploring. This is a must-have source to guide your travels in one of the most beautiful and historic parts of New York, the Adirondack Park.” — Jay A. DiLorenzo, President, Preservation League of New York State “This remarkable book presents architecture, broadly defined to include all man-made structures, as the key to understanding the history and culture of a vast National Historic Landmark. We are introduced to the sublime Chestertown Church of the Good Shepherd, the delightful Custard’s Last Stand, the earnest Wakely Mountain Fire Tower, and the grand aspirations of the Mary Persons House. A detailed picture of two hundred years in a region of romantic wilderness, industry, tourism, and everyday life emerges to offer a compelling vision of a unique place. This guide is not only for architecture buffs and explorers. It is a model of historical research that presents an unbiased picture of the rich diversity of a fascinating region.” — Frances Halsband, Kliment Halsband Architects

Author : John Warren
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-16
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781625842572

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Historic Tales from the Adirondack Almanack by John Warren Pdf

Northern New York’s Adirondack Park is a naturalist’s wonderland of high peaks, plunging chasms, pristine waters, and stunning vistas. In this collection of columns from the popular series the Adirondack Almanack, author John Warren reveals another side of this charming land. Stories of bank robberies, the Ku Klux Klan, gambling, buried treasure, rattlesnakes, and earthquakes abound. Showing careful research and a panache for storytelling, Warren takes the mountain path less traveled, where locals and visitors alike will be surprised by the hidden gems of the Adirondacks.

Author : Frank Graham, Jr.
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1991-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0815601921

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The Adirondack Park by Frank Graham, Jr. Pdf

Author : William Freeman Fox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Black spruce
ISBN : UOM:39015068569832

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The Adirondack Black Spruce by William Freeman Fox Pdf

Author : Margaret M. Miller-Weeks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Balsam fir
ISBN : MINN:30000003466764

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Aerial Assessment of Red Spruce & Balsam Fir Condition in the Adirondack Region of New York, the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and the Mountains of Western Maine, 1985-1986 by Margaret M. Miller-Weeks Pdf

Author : Steven Gloss,Carl L. Schofield,Michael D. Marcus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Acid pollution of rivers, lakes, etc
ISBN : UOM:39015086475541

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Liming and Fisheries Management Guidelines for Acidified Lakes in the Adirondack Region by Steven Gloss,Carl L. Schofield,Michael D. Marcus Pdf