A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison

A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison
Author: James E. Seaver
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2015-01-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0806148918

Mary Jemison was one of the most famous white captives who, after being captured by Indians, chose to stay and live among her captors. In the midst of the Seven Years War(1758), at about age fifteen, Jemison was taken from her western Pennsylvania home by a Shawnee and French raiding party. Her family was killed, but Mary was traded to two Seneca sisters who adopted her to replace a slain brother. She lived to survive two Indian husbands, the births of eight children, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the canal era in upstate New York. In 1833 she died at about age ninety.

Civilian Conservation Corps in Letchworth State Park, The

Civilian Conservation Corps in Letchworth State Park, The
Author: Thomas S. Cook
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467123285

Letchworth State Park, located in the Genesee Valley of western New York State, is renowned for its natural beauty, scenic roads, trails, and recreational facilities. Created from the private estate of William Pryor Letchworth in 1907, the park quickly grew in size and popularity. A series of ambitious expansion and development plans were under way when the Great Depression struck, threatening the park's future. That future was restored when President Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps brought hundreds of young men to the four CCC camps established in the park. From 1933 to 1941, they worked on cabins, roads, and other projects, while strengthening their bodies, minds, and futures. Their legacy is still enjoyed by thousands of park visitors today. The Civilian Conservation Corps in Letchworth State Park explores the stories of these camps, as well as the CCC "boys" and their legacy, through vintage photographs, camp and area newspapers, official reports, and the memories of CCC veterans.

A Sand County Almanac

A Sand County Almanac
Author: Aldo Leopold
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2020-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0197500269

First published in 1949 and praised in The New York Times Book Review as "full of beauty and vigor and bite," A Sand County Almanac combines some of the finest nature writing since Thoreau with a call for changing our understanding of land management.

Abandoned NYC

Abandoned NYC
Author: Will Ellis
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-02-28
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780764347610

From Manhattan and Brooklyn's trendiest neighbourhoods to the far-flung edges of the outer boroughs, Ellis captures the lost and lonely corners of New York. Step inside the New York you never knew, with 200 eerie images of urban decay

Waterfalls of New York State

Waterfalls of New York State
Author: Scott A. Ensminger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781554079865

Features more than 100 scenic waterfall destinations throughout New York State. New York State is home to arguably the most famous waterfall in the world, Niagara Falls. But thanks to its diverse terrain and an abundance of rivers and streams, the state also boasts more than 2,000 other waterfalls. From delicate cascades to thundering cataracts, each has its own compelling story. Waterfalls of New York State is a celebration of more than 100 of the Empire State's most beautiful and interesting falls, presented by three long-time waterfall enthusiasts who know their subject matter firsthand: Edward Smathers tackles the Capital and Hudson Valley regions; Scott Ensminger reports on the Finger Lakes and Greater Niagara; and David Schryver covers the North Country. Each waterfall is presented on a two-page spread with a full-page color photograph and descriptive text that includes details about the geology of the falls, local history, driving directions, access information, suggestions for the best vantage point for viewing, as well as other area interests. Sidebars feature handy at-a-glance information, such as the nearest settlement, walk time, trail conditions, GPS coordinates and the size and type of waterfall. Filled with gorgeous photographs and featuring regional location maps, Waterfalls of New York State is a valuable regional travel guide for weekend explorers, fans of waterfalls, visitors and armchair travelers. Canadian travelers from Quebec and Ontario will appreciate the many day trips available just over the border.

The Geology of Letchworth State Park

The Geology of Letchworth State Park
Author: William a Szary
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2019-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781709938818

The Geology of Letchworth State Park is part of a series presenting state park geology in a set of booklets designed for the average park visitor interested in the geological aspects of the scenery. Although the booklet contains some technical content, the average visitor would fine the booklet interesting, particularly if they are earth science enthusiasts.Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the location and geology of the park's setting. Chapter 2 presents the general geology of Western and Central New York including a discussion of the geomorphology, physiographic history, and history of the Genesee River. Chapter 3 provides a discussion of the stratigraphic succession of Western and Central New York beginning with the Ordovician, Silurian, and ending with the Devonian systems. Chapter 4 presents the Quaternary geology of the region including glacial geology, glacial lake development, water laid deposits, and glacial striae. Chapter 5 presents the Letchworth Park geology concentrating on photographic examples of the lower, middle, and upper falls and their association with rock formation exposures.

Hidden Waters of New York City

Hidden Waters of New York City
Author: Sergey Kadinsky
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-03-22
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581573553

A guide to the forgotten waterways hidden throughout the five boroughs Beneath the asphalt streets of Manhattan, creeks and streams once flowed freely. The remnants of these once-pristine waterways are all over the Big Apple, hidden in plain sight. Hidden Waters of New York City offers a glimpse at the big city’s forgotten past and ever-changing present, including: Minetta Brook, which ran through today's Greenwich Village Collect Pond in the Financial District, the city's first water source Newtown Creek, separating Brooklyn and Queens Bronx River, still a hotspot for urban canoeing and hiking Filled with eye-opening historical anecdotes and walking tours of all five boroughs, this is a side of New York City you’ve never seen.