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With our American Philosophy and Religion series, Applewood reissues many primary sources published throughout American history. Through these books, scholars, interpreters, students, and non-academics alike can see the thoughts and beliefs of Americans who came before us.
When Henry Debosnys arrived in Essex, New York, the sleepy town was unprepared for the string of dark events that trailed the exotic European stranger. Within weeks of his appearance, he had romanced wealthy widow Betsey Wells, charming her friends and children and presenting the picture of an ideal new family at their spur-of-the-moment wedding….
The natural wonder of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State can inspire the entire family. How high do the peaks stretch? What do kilns do? And what, exactly, is a “yarn”? Educator Melinda Mackesey answers these and other questions through stories, fun facts and seven exciting activities about the plants, animals, places and faces…
Northern New York’s Adirondack Mountains and the six million acres of the Adirondack Park evolved from a rugged, forested wilderness into a playground for the wealthy. Great camps where out-of-state tourists stay in luxury stand alongside economically struggling communities. Although some look to the Adirondack Park as a model for preservation, others, especially year-round locals,…
The Adirondack region evolved over years from vast, impassable wilderness to a land of logging camps, tanneries, sawmills, and small settlements. By the end of the 19th century, the area grew again, becoming a tourist destination famed for its great hotels, quaint inns, cottages, and rustic cabins. The hotels and inns spread throughout the Adirondacks,…
New York’s mountainous Adirondack region, once considered foreboding and impassable, has evolved during the last three centuries into a desirable place for people to live and visit. Native Americans, trappers, hunters, and anglers first arrived to tap the wilderness resources offered by the Adirondack Mountains. Lumbermen, miners, and tannery workers settled the back woodlands to…
The Adirondacks have been written about since they were first spied by Europeans more than five hundred years ago. Yet for most of the intervening centuries, few of those writers lived in the region of which they wrote–they were not part of the landscape. That has changed in recent years as writers have moved to…
The Adirondack Mountains captivate inhabitants, fostering deep roots and rich memories. In this diverse collection, local author Sandra Weber celebrates this enduring bond with the region and explores its roots and routes–such as women’s feats, the naming of mountain peaks and the fight to save forests and tiny alpine plants. From Heart Lake and Caribou…
Adirondack Ventures explores the early man-made features that were introduced into New York State’s great mountain and lake region. With some 200 rare photographs, this book recounts the memories of those who took part in the development of the Adirondacks, an area that covers one quarter of the state. To open up these millions of…
This guide to the Adirondacks was originally published in 1874 by S.R. Stoddard, a professional photographer and native of upstate New York. With over 70 illustrations and maps, this tour guide describes summer resorts, lakes and ponds, mountains, and people, and includes routes, fares, time tables, and other information necessary for the nineteenth-century traveler. The…
Like many of the early settlers to the Michigan territory, enticed by the promise of cheap land, Addison Comstock purchased 640 acres along the Raisin River in 1825. Within that decade, the community had been laid out and had both a sawmill and gristmill. Sarah Comstock, Addison’s wife, named the village Adrian. The newcomers to…
NMM7441361199Adrift in the Arctic Ice Pack
Since 1962, Adventureland has been entertaining and thrilling the Long Island community. The park was constructed in a rural area of Suffolk County around the time of a suburban boom eastward on Long Island, which brought enormous population growth in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Since its opening, the park has seen significant change, with numerous…
NMM7441369902Adventures of Robin Day
NMM7441367740Adventuring in California
Create a cherished keepsake of your favorite journey with this elegant and inspiring travel journal. Record your observations and insights, travel plans, accommodations, companions, memorable moments, interesting people met, and favorite sights, meals, and adventures. Includes packing and travel tips, conversion charts, a point page, and a place to record the addresses of loved ones…
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