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The Extraordinary Adirondack Journey of Clarence Petty: Wilderness Guide, Pilot, and Conservationist

The Extraordinary Adirondack Journey of Clarence Petty: Wilderness Guide, Pilot, and Conservationist

by Christopher Angus (Author)

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    Paperback 2007

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Synopsis

The biography of an Adirondack legend whose tireless efforts are credited with much of today's preservation policies in the Adirondacks.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 265
 Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 15 Jul 2007
ISBN 10: 0815608705
ISBN 13: 9780815608707

Media Reviews
Clarence Petty's life reads like a history of the Adirondacks. - Choice Christopher Angus tells the story of Clarence Petty, who served as a wilderness guide in the Adirondacks and later became involved in the conservation movement to protect the region from overdevelopment. The story begins with his youth growing up in the woods, and continues through his days as a Navy pilot during WWII and his work with the Civilian Conservation Corps. - Booknews
Author Bio
Christopher Angus writes essays, reviews, and commentary for many publications and is book review editor for Adirondac. He is the author of Reflections from Canoe Country: Paddling the Waters of the Adirondacks and Canada, published by Syracuse University Press.