Freedom in the Wilds: A Saga of the AdirondacksA history and a look at the possible future of the Adirondack area of New York and protecting it as a wilderness perserve and state park. |
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Page 99
... fire was so great that the odor of burning wood spread through the back - draft of upper air currents all the way to New York City . A friend recently confirmed smelling it there when there were no nearer forest fires . It was not safe ...
... fire was so great that the odor of burning wood spread through the back - draft of upper air currents all the way to New York City . A friend recently confirmed smelling it there when there were no nearer forest fires . It was not safe ...
Page 186
... forest fires nor axes have ever damaged . Mr. Petty explained that if the fire got out of hand at all , tomor- row morning he would declare it to be a " campaign fire " and broadcast for help from other districts in the State . It not ...
... forest fires nor axes have ever damaged . Mr. Petty explained that if the fire got out of hand at all , tomor- row morning he would declare it to be a " campaign fire " and broadcast for help from other districts in the State . It not ...
Page 223
... Forest Commission , which was created in 1885 . 2. The disastrous forest fire in Maine during 1947 resulted in the formation of the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Compact of 1949 which authorized active cooperation between all of ...
... Forest Commission , which was created in 1885 . 2. The disastrous forest fire in Maine during 1947 resulted in the formation of the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Compact of 1949 which authorized active cooperation between all of ...
Contents
PREFACE | 15 |
SETTLERS AND SUMMER GUESTS | 38 |
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN RESERVE AND | 61 |
Copyright | |
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