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Loading... Contested Terrain: A New History of Nature and People in the Adirondacksby Philip G. Terrie
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Great general history of the Adirondacks. The author does a good job of putting recent historical events in the context of the larger history of the Adirondacks. A must read for those interested in the social and political history of the park. ( ) no reviews | add a review
Contested Terrain explores the competing understandings of how best to manage this spectacular natural resource. Terrie introduces the key players and events that have shaped the region and its use, from early settlers and loggers to preservationists, year-round residents, and developers. This new edition includes a comprehensive account of the Pataki years, an era of stunning conservation triumphs combined with unprecedented pressures on the region's ecological integrity. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)974.7History and Geography North America Northeastern U.S. New YorkLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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