The Easts greatest wilderness; the Adirondack region of New York State; shares its history and lore with Native Americans; early settlers; artists; writers; sportsmen; professors; and others. The Adirondacks are known to outdoor lovers; skiers; and year-round visitors for their forty-six high peaks; one-hundred-mile canoe route; one-hundred-thirty-three-mile Northville-to-Lake Placid Trail; thirty thousand miles of mountain streams; and three thousand lakes. The Adirondacks: 1830-1930; tells how the region was first "discovered;" explored; and preserved as the six-million-acre Adirondack Park; the largest park in the contiguous United States; a patchwork of public and private lands governed by one of the largest regional zoning plans in the country. With more than two hundred stunning photographs and fascinating tales of the region; it traces the development of the hamlets; the great camps; the guides; and the furniture and tanning businesses.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great gift. well made.By Laura BensonThe book arrived as expected. and I used it for a gift for a friend who is moving to Iowa City. It is great as a gift for anyone with a connection with the city. or someone interested in historical photographs.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerI truly enjoyed the pictures.
