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Williams: The Adirondacks 1830-1930 - Images of America

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Williams: The Adirondacks 1830-1930 - Images of America
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Williams, Donald R. THE ADIRONDACKS 1830-1930 - IMAGES OF AMERICA. Arcadia Publishing, Charleston. 2002. 8vo. 128 pages. original pictorial card covers. B&w photos throughout. English text. The David Baker Library. Fine. The East's 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 46 high peaks, 100-mile canoe route, 133-mile Northville-to-Lake Placid Trail, 30,000 miles of mountain streams, and 3,000 lakes.
In addition to its finding, The Adirondacks: 1830-1930, shows how the six-million-acre Adirondack Park, which is the largest park in the contiguous United States and a patchwork of public and private lands governed by one of the largest regional zoning plans in the country, was preserved. With over 200 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. Lot weight: 0 lbs 11oz. Subject(s): American History.