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Forest And Crag
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Author : Laura Waterman
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 2019-02-28
Forest And Crag written by Laura Waterman and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-28 with History categories.
A compelling story of our ever-evolving relationship with the mountains and wilderness. Thirty years after its initial publication, this beloved classic is back in print. Superbly researched and written, Forest and Crag is the definitive history of our love affair with the mountains of the Northeastern United States, from the Catskills and the Adirondacks of New York to the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and the mountains of Maine. Its all here in one comprehensive volume: the struggles of early pioneers in Americas first frontier wilderness; the first ascent of every major peak in the Northeast; the building of the trail networks, including the Appalachian Trail; the golden era of the summit resort hotels; and the unforeseen consequences of the backpacking boom of the 1970s and 80s. Laura and Guy Waterman spent a decade researching and writing Forest and Crag, and in it they draw together widely scattered sources. What emerges is a compelling story of our ever-evolving relationship with the mountains and wilderness, a story that will fascinate historians, outdoor enthusiasts, and armchair adventurers alike. Just like a good map is essential equipment for any backcountry adventure, Forest and Crag is an essential read for anyone who enjoys spending time in or is charged with the stewardship of the Northeasts trails and mountains. Michael DeBonis, Executive Director, Green Mountain Club Forest and Crag stands as the most important history of Northeastern mountain exploration. I marvel at the depth of the Watermans exhaustive research and the skill in which they synthesized it. Anyone who cares about and writes about mountains laps up these chapters regularly. I reach for this book all the time. The added photographs and prefaces make this new edition from SUNY even better. Christine Woodside, editor of Appalachia Journal and author of Libertarians on the Prairie: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Rose Wilder Lane, and the Making of the Little House Books No other volume weaves together across landscapes and time both the individual stories and broad themes of the history of hiking in the Northeast. It is not, however, its breadth and depth which makes Forest and Cragunique. Rather, it is the Watermans gift for storytelling which makes the reader feel that he or she has been invited to pull up a chair and listen, spellbound, to two masters of their craft. In sharing the stories of those who came to the mountains before, the Watermans invite all to join in preserving the future of these iconic landscapes. Julia Goren, Education Director and Summit Steward Coordinator, Adirondack Mountain Club PRAISE FOR FOREST AND CRAG This is a superb, monumental history. The Watermans are adept at the capsule profile, whether of peaks or persons. A gallery of characters unrolls, as diverse as those in a novel by Dickens. Paul Jamieson, former editor, The Adirondack Reader Written with grace, style, and good humor, seasoned with a refreshing sense of wonder, Forest and Crag reads more like a gripping novel than the serious research work it really is. Magnetic North In its quality, comprehensiveness, and regional orientation, Forest and Crag is unprecedented in American letters. It will become a classic in social, intellectual, and environmental history. Roderick Frazier Nash, author of Wilderness and the American Mind, Fifth Edition Forest and Crag presents an incredible gift for todays hikersthe opportunity to take a thoughtful and vigorous ramble into the past, and to explore the Northeastern mountains of yesteryear. What an adventureand what better way to contemplate how we shape the regions future? Peter Crane, Mount Washington Observatory Forest and Crag traces the Northeasts human and natural history by following the hiking experience from the early adventurers to the more recent development of an environmental ethic. The Watermans tell this story with clear respect and deep joy for the mountains that shaped the stories of the regions hikers and hiking clubs. Mary Margaret Sloan, Chief Operating Officer, Positive Tracks The Watermans true genius is their ability to string all the facts together in a narrative so lively that even the footnotes and endnotes are read as eagerly as one would devour dessert at the end of a good meal. Tony Goodwin, coeditor of High Peaks Trails, 14th Edition
Forest And Crag
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Author : Laura Waterman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Forest And Crag written by Laura Waterman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Travel categories.
A monumental work - the comprehensive history of the magnificent mountain ranges of the Northeast and the explorers who ventured into them. (7' x 10', 928 pages, paperback)
Forest And Crag
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Author : Laura Waterman
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2019-02-28
Forest And Crag written by Laura Waterman and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-28 with History categories.
A compelling story of our ever-evolving relationship with mountains and wilderness. Thirty years after its initial publication, this beloved classic is back in print. Superbly researched and written, Forest and Crag is the definitive history of our love affair with the mountains of the Northeastern United States, from the Catskills and the Adirondacks of New York to the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and the mountains of Maine. It’s all here in one comprehensive volume: the struggles of early pioneers in America’s first frontier wilderness; the first ascent of every major peak in the Northeast; the building of the trail networks, including the Appalachian Trail; the golden era of the summit resort hotels; and the unforeseen consequences of the backpacking boom of the 1970s and 80s. Laura and Guy Waterman spent a decade researching and writing Forest and Crag, and in it they draw together widely scattered sources. What emerges is a compelling story of our ever-evolving relationship with the mountains and wilderness, a story that will fascinate historians, outdoor enthusiasts, and armchair adventurers alike. Laura Waterman and Guy Waterman (1932–2000) volunteered for the United States Forest Service and for hiking and conservation organizations, maintaining the Franconia Ridge Loop for almost two decades. They were awarded the American Alpine Club’s 2012 David R. Brower Award for outstanding service in mountain conservation, and the Waterman Fund to preserve wildness and service the alpine areas across the Northeast was established in 2000. Laura and Guy wrote numerous articles and books on the outdoors, including The Green Guide to Low-Impact Hiking and Camping, Wilderness Ethics: Preserving the Spirit of Wildness, and Yankee Rock & Ice: A History of Climbing in the Northeastern United States. Laura’s memoir, Losing the Garden: The Story of a Marriage, recounts their thirty years of homesteading.
Calling Wild Places Home
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Author : Laura Waterman
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2024-02-01
Calling Wild Places Home written by Laura Waterman and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"This is some of the finest writing in Laura Waterman's long and distinguished career. Anyone who values the history of conservation, or the gnarled wilds of the Northeast, or the complexities of the human spirit will find nourishment in these pages." — Bill McKibben, author of Wandering Home "In this new book, Laura Waterman tells the full story of her unique life. It began on the campus of a boy's school and took her to mountains, growing her own food, and writing. In these pages, readers find what it's like to grow up the daughter of the scholar who put the dashes back into Emily Dickinson's poetry; how Waterman coped with that brilliant father's alcoholism; her development as a groundbreaking climber; and her homesteading life for almost three decades. In these pages she reveals how she kept her strong sense of self while living with a dynamic, lovable, and often challenging man, her late husband, Guy Waterman. She examines closely her role in his suicide on Mount Lafayette in 2000." — Christine Woodside, editor of Appalachia and the author of Libertarians on the Prairie: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Rose Wilder Lane, and the Making of the Little House Books
Losing The Garden
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Author : Laura Waterman
language : en
Publisher: Catapult
Release Date : 2006-06-01
Losing The Garden written by Laura Waterman and has been published by Catapult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-01 with Fiction categories.
In 1971, Laura and Guy Waterman decided to give up all the conveniences of life and live self–sufficiently for the land, in a cabin in the mountains of Vermont. For nearly three decades they created a deliberate life, eating food they grew themselves and using no running water or electricity. Losing The Garden is an honest account of their marriage, seen as idyllic but riddled from within, as well as the event that would end it — the day Guy climbed a summit and sat down among the rocks to die. This is the memoir of a woman who was compelled to ask herself, "How could I support my husband's plan to commit suicide?" In her intimate examination, we explore the intricate and dark family histories of this couple, and reach a deep understanding of the marriage that tried to transcend them. At its heart, this is a love story and an affirmation of life after loss.
The Sandstone Outcrops Of The Forest Of Dean
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Author : Martin Crocker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
The Sandstone Outcrops Of The Forest Of Dean written by Martin Crocker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Dean, Forest of (England : Forest) categories.
The Huntsham Crag and Near Hearkening Rock provides oppurtunities for exploration of the numerous sandstone outcrops and boulders throughout the northern sector of the Forest of Dean. This work describes the many hundreds of short climbs and bouldering routes of between 5 and 12 metres on natural sandstone.
Witch Crag
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Author : Kate Cann
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Release Date : 2013-04-01
Witch Crag written by Kate Cann and has been published by Scholastic UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
In a world where 'elite' men rule and women and 'weak' men are second class, Kita and her friends must make a choice: to remain with tribes and accept arranged marriages and being treated with less value than sheep, or escape and journey to the place that even the strongest men fear with their lives - the witch crag.
The Pliocene Deposits Of Britain
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Author : Clement Reid
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
The Pliocene Deposits Of Britain written by Clement Reid and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with Geology categories.
A Monograph Of The Crag Mollusca
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Author : Searles Valentine Wood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1872
A Monograph Of The Crag Mollusca written by Searles Valentine Wood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1872 with Mollusks, Fossil categories.
Northeast Kingdom Mountain Trail Guide Ebook
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Author : NorthWoods Stewardship Center
language : en
Publisher: NorthWoods Stewardship Center
Release Date : 2022-06-13
Northeast Kingdom Mountain Trail Guide Ebook written by NorthWoods Stewardship Center and has been published by NorthWoods Stewardship Center this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-13 with Travel categories.
Since 1989, NorthWoods has employed thousands of young adults in conservation work in northern Vermont, northern New Hampshire and beyond. Their mission to connect people and place through science, education and action is achieved through the synergy of the conservation corps, environmental education, conservation science and forest stewardship programs. The NEK Mountain Trail Guide comes out of three decades of experience hiking, mapping, maintaining and managing trails, working alongside many partners. This comprehensive guidebook offers detailed trail descriptions, accurate maps and colorful photos. With this unique account of the Northeast Kingdom’s natural and cultural history, NorthWoods has created a truly valuable resource for hikers, educators and outdoor enthusiasts. In this second edition of the Northeast Kingdom Mountain Trail Guide, NorthWoods introduces 12 new mountain trail descriptions including hikes in the Groton State Forest and the recently completed long-distance Kingdom Heritage Trail, as well as updates to existing trail entries and new maps and photos.