Katahdin, an Historic Journey

2006 History

Author : John W. Neff
Release : 2006
Genre : History
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Download or read book Katahdin, an Historic Journey written by John W. Neff. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maine historian John Neff's compelling and comprehensive narrative traces the history, legend, and legacy of Mount Katahdin--the spectacular peak that looms over Maine's Great North Woods--from the earliest Native American stories to colonial exploration through the logging industry's peak to today's conservation successes and opportunities.

Death on Katahdin

2018-09-14 History

Author : Randi Minetor
Release : 2018-09-14
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 187/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Death on Katahdin written by Randi Minetor. This book was released on 2018-09-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mount Katahdin, in Baxter State Park, is Maine's highest mountain. It is also the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Tucked away in the remote North Woods, it is an adventure seeker's paradise. Hiking, climbing, backpacking, snowshoeing, back-country skiing, and ice-climbing are among the activities pursued there; and there has a been a similar range in the ways people have met their demise on the mountain and in the park.Randi Minetor gathers the stories of these fatalities, from falls to exposure to cardiac arrest; and presents dozens of misadventures, including hunting accidents, lightning strikes, and even more than one suspicious death. It's a fascinating addition to the North Woods canon.

Art of Katahdin

2013-01-25 Art

Author : David Little
Release : 2013-01-25
Genre : Art
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Book Rating : 935/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Art of Katahdin written by David Little. This book was released on 2013-01-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katahdin has been called Maine’s greatest treasure. In addition to the outdoor and sporting tradition that surrounds it, there is a distinct tradition of art. For more than a hundred years, some of the most prominent landscape painters—Marsden Hartley, Frederic Church, John Marin, and many others—have portrayed Katahdin. Art of Katahdin is the first book to catalog this tradition. Filled with hundreds of color artworks this books traces the artists who have worked at Katahdin, from the earliest renderings and maps of the area to contemporary views. The text follows some of the history of the region, as well as the artists’ ties to the mountain.

Lost on a Mountain in Maine

2013-12-23 Juvenile Nonfiction

Author : Donn Fendler
Release : 2013-12-23
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Rating : 162/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Lost on a Mountain in Maine written by Donn Fendler. This book was released on 2013-12-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages. Twelve-year-old Donn Fendler steps away from his Boy Scout troop for only a minute, but in the foggy mountains of Maine, a minute is all it takes. After hours of trying to find his way back, a nervous and tired Donn falls down an embankment, making it impossible for him to be found. One sleepless night goes by, followed by a second . . . and before Donn knows it, almost two weeks have passed, leaving him starving, scared, and delirious. With rainstorms, black bears, and his fear of being lost forever, Donn's journey is a physically, mentally, and emotionally charged story told from the point of view of the boy who lived it. Don't miss this thrilling survival story, a proven high-interest winner that pulls in readers the way Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, and the I Survived books do.

Within Katahdin's Realm

2018 Fishing lodges

Author : Bill Geller
Release : 2018
Genre : Fishing lodges
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 722/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Within Katahdin's Realm written by Bill Geller. This book was released on 2018. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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