Forest & Crag: A History of Hiking, Trail Blazing, and Adventure in the Northeast Mountains - Softcover

Waterman, Laura; Waterman, Guy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 091014673X ISBN 13: 9780910146739

Publisher: UNKNO, 1989

Synopsis

The definitive history of the mountains of the Northeast is now back in print. Exhaustively researched and superbly written, and now featuring a new introduction by author Laura Waterman, Forest and Crag is a classic of outdoor literature. The late Guy Waterman and his wife Laura were pioneers in promoting preservation of wild places and backwoods ethics. They spent a decade researching and writing Forest and Crag, drawing together widely scattered sources on the history of the White Mountains, the Green Mountains, the Adirondacks, the Catskills, and beyond. The struggles of early pioneers in America's first frontier wilderness, the first ascent of every major peak in the Northeast, the creation of the Appalachian Trail, the golden era of the summit resort hotels, the unforeseen consequences of the backpacking boom of the 1970s and 1980s-it's all here in one comprehensive volume. Lovers of adventure and the outdoors will hail the return of this classic history of the mountains of the Northeast.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A monumental work - the comprehensive history of the magnificent mountain ranges of the Northeast and the explorers who ventured into them. (7' x 10', 928 pages, paperback)

From Library Journal:

Although this book's sheer bulk may seem intimidating, readers will find it enjoyable and invaluable. It is rich with stories gleaned from journals, interviews, and first-hand encounters about the history of hikers and trail building in the Northeast mountains. While focusing on recreation history of the three major ranges, it also includes fascinating accounts of lesser ranges and individual mountains. Of special interest is how mountain recreation in the region evolved from hill walking of the 1830s, to turn of the century camping, to postwar hiking and backpacking, to current trail building and maintenance. The book features fine maps, superb documentation, and a helpful glossary. Recommended for experts and general readers.
- Tom Reigstad, SUNY Coll. at Buffalo
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 091014673X
• ISBN 13: 9780910146739
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 928