| Management number | 231711894 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $5.13 | Model Number | 231711894 | ||
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Explore the Adirondacks as seen through vintage illustrations and first‑hand travelogue.This illustrated volume invites you to journey into the Great Wilderness, guided by the vivid scenes and practical observations of the era. Through evocative prose and period views, you’ll follow waterways, mountain trails, and camp life from Raquette Lake to Long Lake, meeting roadside inns, log cabins, and guides who bring the landscape to life.Rich with place names, routes, and local lore, the book blends scenic description with accessible, down‑to‑earth detail about travel, weather, equipment, and the people who shaped early Adirondack exploration. It offers a window into 19th‑century tourism, map sketches, and a collection of photographs and engravings that illuminate lakes, chasms, and pine‑and‑cedar woodlands. Vivid descriptions of lakes, streams, and mountain views that frame each illustration. Practical notes on travel routes, boats, carries, and lodging from the era. Characterful scenes of inns, guides, and pioneers who welcomed travelers. Landmarks and scenic highlights, including notable places and natural features.Ideal for readers who enjoy nature writing, travelogues, and Adirondack history. Read more
| ASIN | B0GGX8W57B |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| Language | English |
| File size | 160.0 MB |
| Page Flip | Not Enabled |
| Publisher | Forgotten Books |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Print length | 302 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Publication date | August 24, 2018 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Not Enabled |
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