adirondack mountains (n.y.)

An illustrated guide to the Adirondack Mountains from the late nineteenth century; and describes the summer resorts, lakes, ponds, and mountains; and also includes tourist information--such as routes, fares, time tables, and more.

An anecdotal history of the Adirondack Park in northern New York, discussing its mix of public and private land, and considering the reasons why the area has retained and even recovered its wilderness state over the course of years.

A history of the Adirondacks in upper New York State, defining the region through the stories of people who had had direct contact with the land.

Presents a collection of eighteen letters by writer and outdoorsman , George Washington Sears, written for "Forest and Stream" during the 1880s that describe Sears's excursions by canoe along the waterways of the Adirondacks.

A collection of short stories set in the landscape of the Adirondack Mountains.

"To enjoy all that New York state roadways have to offer, jump in the car and drive to sweeping lake or ocean views, lush vineyard landscapes, or breathtaking mountain vistas. Featuring more than 1,900 miles of scenic routes and byways, this indispensable highway companion maps out unforgettable trips for exploring New York's natural beauty. Scenic Driving New York features thirty separate drives through the Empire State with delicious ice cream stops and fun side trips along the way. Buckle up and begin your next journey!" --Amazon.ca.

A guide to hiking trails in the Adirondack Mountains.

"Moving to a rural farmhouse in far upstate New York, Orla, a retired dancer, must protect her family from an unknown entity that is calling to them from the land, in the earth, beneath the trees, and in their minds"--OCLC.

Stranded alone while vacationing in the Adirondacks, twelve-year-old best friends Kat Wolfe and Harper Lamb leave their snug cabin to search for a missing witness in a criminal case, while a blizzard nears.

Conflict and resentments break out in a small Adirondack town in the fall of 1916 when Miles Fairchild, a wealthy resident living in a "cure cottage" while being treated for tuberculosis, decides to start a discussion group with patients--mostly poor European immigrants--confined in the state-run sanatorium.