Adirondacks Views of an American Wilderness by Heilman Ii, Carl E. ; McKibben, Bill (Introduction by) - 1999

New York: Rizzoli International Publications. Very Good. 1999. Softcover. In most places, human beings dominate the picture. But in a few spots. Nature rules unchallenged. " So writes Bill McKibben in his uplifting introduction to Adirondacks, a book that reveals nature's glory, and the unique give and take between people and wilderness in the vast Adirondack Park. Bigger than the Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yellowstone, and Yosemite National Parks combined, the Adirondack Park contains a stunning array of mountains, wildlands, forests, rivers and lakes, waterfalls, and deep gorges. Photographer and Adirondack resident Carl Heilman has traveled from the foothills to the highest peaks in all seasons to photograph the park's natural wonders, its flora and fauna, and the myriad variations of light and weather that make each trip to the region a new experience. 160 pages, illustrated in full color. The glossy cover has a few pressure marks that can only be seen at a particular angle. 8" x 11" wide. .