Great Forest of the Adirondacks

The Great Forest of the Adirondacks has a wonderful history that demonstrates America's best efforts in forest preservation. The condition of the forest today owes much to little-known aspects of its logging history. By weaving together, the first comprehensive history of the Adirondack logging industry with the new research and a flesh perspective on the preservation movement. McMartin produces a story of the forest that concludes with hints to the reader about where to find remnants of that Great Forest.