Adirondack Explorations - Nature Writings of Verplanck Colvin

Verplanck Colvin worked for twenty-eight years as the superintendent of the topographical survey of the Adirondack Mountains. This collection of essays compiled by Paul Schaefer examines Colvin's many perspectives on the Adirondacks. His writings demonstrate his vast knowledge and appreciation of the wilderness. Colvin has a poetic style that captures the true beauty of the outdoors.

About the author

Paul Schaefer was a leader of the New York State conservation movement from the 1930s and was instrumental in legislating the state's Forever Wild laws.

Summary

Verplanck Colvin worked for 28 years as the Superintendent of the Topographical Survey of the Adirondack Mountains. This collection of essays reveals his many perspectives on the Adirondacks, one of the last great frontiers of the past.

Product details

• Authors: Verplanck Colvin, Paul ASchaefer of, Paul a Schaefer, Paul Schaefer
• Assisted by: Paul Schaefer (Editor)
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.1997
• EAN: 9780815606314
• ISBN: 978-0-8156-0631-4
• No. of pages: 254
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 229 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 340 g
• Series: New York State; New York State Series
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Essays, feuilletons, literary criticism, interviews; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works