The Adirondack Letters of George Washington Sears: Whose Pen Name Was Nessmuk

By Dan Brenan, George Washington Sears, Canoeing the Adirondacks with Nessmuk Dan Brenan

Book Overview

The Adirondack Letters Of George Washington Sears: Whose Pen Name Was Nessmuk is a book written by Dan Brenan. It is a collection of letters written by George Washington Sears, who is better known by his pen name, Nessmuk. Sears was a writer, outdoorsman, and conservationist who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his love of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State and for his writings about camping, canoeing, and outdoor life. The letters in this book were written to Sears' friend and editor, Charles Dudley Warner, and they offer a glimpse into Sears' life and thoughts. The letters cover a range of topics, from Sears' experiences in the Adirondacks to his opinions on politics and society. The book also includes an introduction by Dan Brenan, which provides background information on Sears and his writings. Overall, The Adirondack Letters Of George Washington Sears: Whose Pen Name Was Nessmuk is a fascinating look into the life of a pioneering outdoorsman and writer.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258042150
• ISBN13: 9781258042158
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"