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 parks future. That future was restored when President Roosevelts 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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great read!By josieI was born in Calabria and can truly relate to the contents of this novel. It was wonderful to read the dialogue written in the Sicilian dialect which is so similar to the dialect of my place of birth. The story encompasses so many aspects of family relations as they are challenged; enriched and destroyed by the political; social and underground culture of Sicily in the 1990"s. It shows the depth; strength and power of a mothers love. Its a wonderful story that I will not soon forget.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Bellissimo!By bajamotorsChe storia! Catapultati nellItalia del Sud di un secolo fa. Alla scoperta di realta che non si pensa possano essere esistite. Un esame di situazioni di vita al limite del credibile ma certamente e tristemente reali. Proprio un bel libro.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Un passo nella fossaBy girolamaIt tells the story of the love of a mother for her son; who ends up joining the wrong crowd due to ignorance and the need to escapea life of poverty and abuse.Colorfully written and heartbreaking.
