Adirondack Explorations: Nature Writings of Verplanck Colvin

by Verplanck Colvin

Colvin (1847-1920) served for 28 years as the superintendent of the Topographical Survey of the Adirondack Mountains. A dozen of his essays, talks, and survey reports document his love for the outdoors and advocacy of preservation. Many of his drawings are also included. No index or bibliography. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

234 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1997