Lake George Reflections: Island History and Lore

In Lake George Reflections Frank Leonbruno has recounted his experience of forty-two years as a New York State ranger on Lake George from 1941 to 1983, the last ten years as Supervisor of Lake George Operations. This book is manifold and is based on Leonbruno's own reminiscences, conversations with Lake George area natives and campers, and his own research into historical documents. It relates the history of individual islands-- both private and state owned. The book addresses important environmental issues, specifically focusing on the severe erosion which is occurring on many of the islands. Not only is Lake George Reflections an important book for everyone who knows and loves the lake, and a wonderful introduction for all others, it is the definitive book on camping on the Lake George islands.

Frank Leonbruno was born in Whitehall, birthplace of the United States Navy which fought the British on Lake George during the Revolutionary War. He began his career on Lake George in 1935 when he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1941 he started working fro the New York State Conservation Dept., later renamed the Department of Environmental Conservation. He retired from the DEC in 1983, having been supervisor of Lake George operations since 1973. He has served his community and the Town of Bolton well-- as president of the Bolton Central School Board; as town councilman, and town and county supervisor; and as a member of the Bolton Volunteer Fire Company. He also has been a past director of the Lake George Association. Lake George Reflections continues Frank Leonbruno's dedication and devotion to his beloved Lake George