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Author | : Paul Schaefer |
Publisher | : Syracuse University Press |
Total 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.
Author | : Verplanck Colvin |
Publisher | : Syracuse University Press |
Total 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.
Author | : Melinda Mackesey |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total 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.
Author | : Frances F. Dunwell |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total 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
Author | : Paul Schneider |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total 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.
Author | : Annie Stoltie |
Publisher | : The Countryman Press |
Total 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.
Author | : Alfred Lee Donaldson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 1921 |
Genre | : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) |
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Author | : Walter Collins O'Kane |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 404 |
Release | : 1928 |
Genre | : Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) |
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Author | : Russell Mack Little Carson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 1927 |
Genre | : History |
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Author | : Herbert C. Hallas |
Publisher | : SUNY Press |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 2013-12-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1438448120 |
An American success story about the life of William Almon Wheeler, a poor boy from Northern New York who became the nineteenth Vice President of the United States. William Almon Wheelers life is an American success story about how a poor boy living near the Canadian border in Malone, New York, achieved fame and fortune. Often referred to as the New York Lincoln, Wheeler was a lawyer, banker, railroad president, state legislator, five-term congressman, and the nineteenth Vice President of the United States under Rutherford B. Hayes. Using a variety of sources, including newspapers, letters, government reports, county histories, and biographies of Wheelers contemporaries, Herbert C. Hallas examines Wheelers role in shaping state and national public policy. Highlights include construction of the North Country and transcontinental railroads, the creation of the Adirondack and Niagara Falls state parks, the extension of voting rights in New York, the termination of racial civil war in Louisiana, and the curtailment of unnecessary government spending. The book traces Wheelers path as he wound his way through the minefields of county, state, and national politics and helped found the Republican Party, without compromising his integrity or religious principles. Hallas rescues Wheelers story from the dustbin of history. Along the way he debunks long-held myths about Wheeler and restores his place as an influential nineteenth-century political force.