Description

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Verplanck Colvin worked for twenty-eight years as the superintendent of the topographical survey of the Adirondack Mountains. This collection of essays compiled by Paul Schaefer examines Calvin's many perspectives on the Adirondacks. His writings demonstrate his vast knowledge and appreciation of the wilderness. Colvin has a poetic style that captures the true beauty of the outdoors.

About the Author

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Paul Schaefer was a leader of the New York State conservation movement from the 1930s and was instrumental in legislating the state's Forever Wild laws.