{"product_id":"history-of-warren-county-new-york-copy","title":"The Adirondack High Peaks","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE ADIRONDACK HIGH PEAKS AND THE FORTY-SIXERS covers that unique area encompassing the major peaks which are located in New York State's Adirondack Park. While there are more than two thousand mountains in this region, the book deals specifically with \"the forty-six,\" those summits whose elevations start at\u003cbr\u003e4,000 feet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVignettes of the forty-six, first ascents, how they were named; old-time guides who climbed with \"city people\"; the Adirondack lean -to and its indisputable place in the mountain scene; folklore including Noah John Rondeau, the incomparable Hermit of Cold River; rock climbing and winter mountaineering, are all covered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA scientific section tells, in layman's language, about the trees and forests, mountaintop flora, birds and mammals that live in these fastnesses. This, coupled with some of the exploits of those who have climbed the forty-six, make up THE ADIRONDACK HIGH PEAKS AND THE FORTY-SIXERS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis second updated edition is limited to 3,000 copies. It is well illustrated with photographs of the Adirondack High Peaks. Those who aspire to high places will find the book a rewarding experience while those who \"collect\" Adirondackana will welcome its contents and detailed index to their book shelves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE ADIRONDACK HIGH PEAKS AND THE FORTY-SIXERS was edited by Grace L. Hudowalski, historian of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers. Drawings and jacket sketch are by Trudy Healy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grace Hudowalski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48499385565434,"sku":"NEO2\/4\/03192026","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3387\/5450\/files\/IMG_1393_8fb9f32a-6d89-4560-8e62-94188920a920.jpg?v=1773956212","url":"https:\/\/flippedpages.com\/products\/history-of-warren-county-new-york-copy","provider":"Flipped Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}