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| At the Mercy of the Mountains: True Stories of Survival and Tragedy in New York's Adirondacks | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 156031
Category: Book
Author: Peter Bronski
Publisher: The Lyons Press
Studio: The Lyons Press
Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
Label: The Lyons Press
Media: Perfect Paperback
Edition: First
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 1599213044
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.522097475
EAN: 9781599213040
ASIN: 1599213044
Publication Date: February 26, 2008
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Product Description
In the tradition of Eiger Dreams, In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World, and Not Without Peril, comes a new book that examines the thrills and perils of outdoor adventure in the “East’s greatest wilderness,” the Adirondacks.
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Could not put it down June 25, 2008
Could not put it down and did not want it to end. Gave me a greater appreciation for the Daks. Really inspired me to get out there and hike!
FABULOUS!!! April 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My mother is from this area, and I have gone up my whole life (mid 40s) and this is the BEST book I think I have ever read about this area of the Adirondacks. A wonderful book - cannot recommend enough!!
At the Mercy of the Mountains April 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was aware, at least in part,of most of these stories
but didn't know the details. The author made these historic
events come alive.
Great book.
DML 4/5/08
An Outstanding Read! March 2, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Definitely one of the best books I've read on the Adirondacks.
Having just completed climbing all the 46 Adirondack High Peaks in the past year I found this book thoroughly enjoyable. It is well researched, well written and the stories are retold in such a way that keep you on the edge of your seat.
I really had a difficult time putting this book down as I read about many mishaps in areas in the "Daks" that I had personally "discovered" having passed through just recently- these areas will be well-know to those who frequent this still somewhat rugged wilderness.
Not only was the book entertaining but educational. One can always learn from other's mistakes thus minimizing a repeat of such tragedies or risky situations. It certainly pushes home the idea that safety should never be compromised when venturing out into any mountains or wilderness.
This book will be a big hit amoung those not familar with the region as well as those who love the Adirondacks. Anyone who enjoys mountaineering and adventure tales involving tragedy or survival will enjoy & benefit.
I can see this book selling like "hotcakes" once word gets around about its availability.
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