John Konowitz (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Legendary nineteenth century Adirondack guide Orson "Old Mountain " Phelps coined he term "heaven up-h'isted-ness" to describe his feelings when standing atop Mt. Marcy, the highest peak in northern New York's Adirondack Mountains. Phelps found standard English words inadequate to articulate the sense of joy and inspiration he experienced looking down from Marcy's lofty summit. And so he was moved o invent a phrase of his own. Published by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers, with an introduction by James (Tony) Goodwin Jr., and chapters written by seventeen of its members. "Heaven Up-h'isted-ness! The History of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers and the High Peaks of the Adirondacks" is part history book, part trail guide, and part hiking journal. Detailed historical references, compelling stories, richly textured descriptions of the mountain environs, and more than 150 photos and illustrations all serve to reveal the meaning of Phelps's mystical term. Profusely illustrated. Membership Roster. Index. 702 pp. Stated First Edition. Thick as new hardcover in a as new, mylar covered, unclipped dust jacket. The photos on the listing page are of the actual book for sale. Always carefully packaged and shipped quickly.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 702 pages; many B&W photographs throughout the book. Identifiers from a previous owner on prelims. Few very minor, faint smudges and scratches to the fore-edge of textblock. Dog-earing to the top corner of a single page. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings on text. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.