A History Of The Adirondacks V1

By Alfred Lee Donaldson

Book Overview

""A History of the Adirondacks"" is a comprehensive account of the Adirondack region in upstate New York, written by Alfred L. Donaldson. The first volume covers the early history of the region, beginning with the geological formation of the mountains and the arrival of the first human inhabitants. It then goes on to detail the interactions between Native American tribes and European explorers and settlers, including the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. The book also covers the development of the region's economy, including logging, mining, and tourism, as well as the establishment of the Adirondack Park and the conservation movement. With detailed maps and illustrations, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Adirondacks or the development of the American wilderness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163298123
• ISBN13: 9781163298121
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"