Katahdin: An Historic Journey - Legends, Exploration, and Preservation of Maine's Highest Peak

Katahdin stands as an extraordinary landmark; for centuries it has dominated the changing landscape of Maine’s North Woods. This magnificent mountain has inspired and challenged all who have encountered it, from the Native Americans whose trade routes rounded its base; to Henry David Thoreau and Governor Percival P. Baxter, who forged new approaches to nature and conservation; to the hundreds of people who enjoy its trails and waterways each year.

In this superbly researched new book, Maine ...