History Of The White Mountains: Together With Many Interesting Anecdotes Illustrating Life In The Backwoods (1870)

By Frederick Thompson and Benjamin Glazier Willey

Book Overview

""History of the White Mountains"" is a book written by Benjamin Glazier Willey in 1870. The book provides a comprehensive account of the White Mountains, located in New Hampshire, USA, and the surrounding areas. The author covers various topics related to the region's history, including geology, geography, flora, fauna, and human settlement.In addition to the factual information, the book also includes many interesting anecdotes that provide a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who lived in the backwoods. These anecdotes cover a wide range of topics, including hunting, fishing, logging, and farming.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the White Mountains' history. The first chapter provides an overview of the region's geography and geology, while the subsequent chapters delve into the history of human settlement in the area.Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the White Mountains, including its forests, lakes, and rivers. He also recounts many fascinating stories of the region's wildlife, including bears, moose, and wolves.Overall, ""History of the White Mountains"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and natural beauty of this iconic American region.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: 1104768208
• ISBN13: 9781104768201
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"