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 26
... less rainfall now than at the turn of the century , but I have no statistics to support that theory except that the East Branch of the Ausable River and all its tributaries contain appreciably less water than seventy years ago . While ...
... less rainfall now than at the turn of the century , but I have no statistics to support that theory except that the East Branch of the Ausable River and all its tributaries contain appreciably less water than seventy years ago . While ...
Page 112
... less in powdery snow and ac- cumulated far less snow on top with each step or glide . He pointed out the advantages they had over skis in mountain country - the crossed thongs gave desired traction when climbing and acted as brakes on ...
... less in powdery snow and ac- cumulated far less snow on top with each step or glide . He pointed out the advantages they had over skis in mountain country - the crossed thongs gave desired traction when climbing and acted as brakes on ...
Page 178
... less ferociously , shook his antlers less vigorously , and pounded with his forelegs less violently . He was beginning to run out of steam . But his crouch continued to show aggressive intent , if only he did not have to look me in the ...
... less ferociously , shook his antlers less vigorously , and pounded with his forelegs less violently . He was beginning to run out of steam . But his crouch continued to show aggressive intent , if only he did not have to look me in the ...
Contents
PREFACE | 15 |
SETTLERS AND SUMMER GUESTS | 38 |
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN RESERVE AND | 61 |
Copyright | |
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