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Not Without Peril: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire (Paperback)

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Description


Among the most dangerous mountains in the world, Mount Washington has challenged adventurers for centuries with its severe weather. From the days when gentlefolk ascended the heights in hoop skirts and wool suits to today's high-tech assaults on wintry summits, this book offers extensive and intimate profiles of people who found trouble on New Hampshire's Presidential Range, from the nineteenth century through present day. Veteran journalist Nicholas Howe draws on his investigative skills and familiarity with the mountains of his childhood to create this gripping collection. The result is a compelling story about our changing relationship with the mountains we love and the risks they pose. This Tenth Anniversary Edition includes a new afterword by Nicholas Howe, with commentary on how our relationship with the Presidential Range has evolved over the last decade.

About the Author


Nicholas Howe has been a journalist since 1977. His widely-published work focuses on outdoor recreation and history.

Praise For…


Praise for the First Edition of Not Without Peril:

 

Nick Howe has combined extensive research with his rich personal knowledge to weave an articulate tale of adventure, challenge, and  tragedy. Today’s mountain travelers can ignore these historic lessons only at their own peril.”

- Peter Crane, Director of Programs, Mount Washington Observatory, and Member, Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue


Product Details
ISBN: 9781934028322
ISBN-10: 1934028320
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Publication Date: October 14th, 2009
Pages: 302
Language: English