| Forest and Crag: A History of Hiking, Trail Blazing, and Adventure in the Northeast Mountains, Thirtieth Anniversary Edition Contributor(s): Waterman, Laura (Author), Waterman, Guy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1438475306 ISBN-13: 9781438475301 Publisher: Excelsior Editions/State University of New Yo OUR PRICE: $41.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Hiking - Travel | United States - Northeast - General - History | United States - State & Local - New England (ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt) |
| Dewey: 917.4 |
| LCCN: 2018040413 |
| Physical Information: 2.3" H x 7" W x 10" (3.70 lbs) 978 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Cultural Region - New England - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |