Download or read book Around Watkins Glen written by Charles R. Mitchell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long ago, visitors reached Watkins Glen by railroad, steamboat, and horse-drawn wagon. They came to stay in the grand resorts, watch automobile racing in the streets, stroll through the countryside, attend Grange fairs, and ride an early trolley. Today the grand resorts are gone, but millions still come seeking spectacular gorges, the inland sea of Seneca Lake, vast vineyards, fine wineries, and Grand Prix racing.
Download or read book Speed Secrets written by Ross Bentley and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 1998-08-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shave lap times or find a faster line through your favorite set of S-curves with professional race driver Ross Bentley as he shows you the quickest line from apex to apex! With tips and commentary from current race drivers, Bentley covers the vital techniques of speed, from visualizing lines to interpreting tire temps to put you in front of the pack. Includes discussion of practice techniques, chassis set-up, and working with your pit chief.
Download or read book A Walk Through Watkins Glen written by Tony Ingraham and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and photos take the reader on a virtual walk through the famous glen to discover secrets of the waterfalls, rocks, wildlife, and people.
Download or read book Guide Book of the Watkins Glen written by W. E. Robinson and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Guide Book of the Watkins Glen: Near the Village of Watkins, Head of Seneca Lake, Schuvler Co;, N. Y. And Its Romantic Surroundings First in order, a short general description of the Glen and its surroundings may be interesting to the reader. Watkins - named after its founder, Dr. Samuel Watkins, a native of England - was embraced through its entire length of more than three miles, in the "Watkins and Flint purchase." This tract was obtained from the Indians, nearly a century ago, and covered a "large tract of country" around the head of Seneca Lake. The idea of unsealing this mysterious "Book of Nature" and opening its successive pages to the eyes of the "outer world," was conceived in 1863, by one M. Ells, a journalist and resident of Watkins, who deserves great credit for the measures he took to carry out his plan, by the construction of pathways and railings; building staircases, bridges, and a miniature chalet on the site of the present one (the Swiss Cottage), called the "Evergreen," and by announcing through the press of the surrounding country that on and after the 4th day of July, 1863, Watkins Glen would be open as a Summer Resort for Visitors, and a claimant for a share of the favors annually bestowed upon Niagara, Saratoga, the White Mountains, the Catskills, the Thousand Islands, Mammoth Cave, &c., &c. The popular response far exceeded the most sanguine expectations. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Guide Book of the Watkins Glen written by Paul C. Grening and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Farm Sanctuary written by Gene Baur and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading animal rights activist Gene Baur examines the real cost of the meat on our plates -- for both humans and animals alike -- in this provocative and thorough examination of the modern farm industry. Many people picture cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens as friendly creatures who live happily within the confines of a peaceful family farm, arriving as food for humans only at the end of their sun-drenched lives. That's what Gene Baur had been told -- but when he first visited a stockyard he realized that this rosy depiction couldn't be more inaccurate. Amid the stench, noise, and filth, his attention was drawn in particular to one sheep who had been cast aside for dead. But as Baur walked by, the sheep raised her head and looked right at him. She was still alive, and the one thing Baur knew for sure that day was that he had to get her to safety. Hilda, as she was later named, was nursed back to health and soon became the first resident of Farm Sanctuary -- an organization dedicated to the rescue, care, and protection of farm animals. The truth is that farm production does not depend on the family farmer with a small herd of animals but instead resembles a large, assembly-line factory. Animals raised for human consumption are confined for the entirety of their lives and often live without companionship, fresh air, or even adequate food and water.Viewed as production units rather than living beings with feelings, ten billion farm animals are exploited specifically for food in the United States every year. In Farm Sanctuary, Baur provides a thoughtprovoking investigation of the ethical questions involved in the production of beef, poultry, pork, milk,and eggs -- and what each of us can do to stop the mistreatment of farm animals and promote compassion. He details the triumphs and the disappointments of more than twenty years on the front lines of the animal protection movement. And he introduces sanctuary. us to some of the special creatures who live at Farm Sanctuary -- from Maya the cow to Marmalade the chicken -- all of whom escaped horrible circumstances to live happier, more peaceful lives. Farm Sanctuary shows how all of us have an opportunity and a responsibility to consume a kinder plate, making a better life for ourselves and animals as well. You will certainly never think of a hamburger or chicken breast the same way after reading this book.
Download or read book Watkins Glen Racing written by Kirk W. House and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The war was won, the Depression was over, and Americans were back on the road. From all across the nation, sports car drivers converged on Watkins Glen to race through the gorges, hills, and village streets of western New York. Over the years, the course has evolved from its humble beginnings on streets lined with hay bales to the modern closed track that plays host to NASCAR today. Through vintage photographs, primarily from the International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen Racing chronicles the history of the track with early drivers, like Cameron Argetsinger, Phil Walters, and Dave Garroway, vintage cars, hairpin turns, and death-defying races.
Download or read book Guide Book of the Watkins Glen Near the Village of Watkins written by Frank Hamilton Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book GD BK OF THE WATKINS GLEN NEAR written by Frank Hamilton] B. 1846 [Taylor and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Descriptive Guide Book of the Watkins Glen written by M. Ells and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Watkins Glen Tour Guide written by Gordon D. Cooper and published by Preston. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history-rich guide includes five self-guided tours in and around the village. Walk through historic downtown, hike the gorge trail or the Finger Lakes Trail, drive one of America's first road racing courses, and visit one of Seneca Lake's many wineries.
Download or read book Watkins Glen International written by Michael Argetsinger and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1948, Watkins Glen became the site of the first postwar road race in America on a 6.6-mile course through the village and surrounding highways; the present-day road course was built in 1956 and held its first race the same year. The circuit presented its first professional race in 1957 when NASCAR made its first appearance. NASCAR returned to the Glen in 1964 and 1965 and found a permanent spot on the Watkins Glen calendar beginning in 1986. Today, the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in August ranks as the largest spectator event in the state of New York. In addition to NASCAR and Formula One, Watkins Glen race fans have enjoyed America's greatest race series, including Indy car, Can-Am, Trans-Am, six-hour endurance for prototypes, and amateur sports car racing.
Download or read book Descriptive Guide Book of the Watkins Glen written by and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Descriptive Guide Book of the Watkins Glen Near the Village of Watkins Head of Seneca Lake Schuyler County N Y and Its Romantic Surroundings written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide Book of the Watkins Glen Near the Village of Watkins Head of Seneca Lake Schuyler Co N Y and Its Romantic Surroundings written by M. Ells and published by . This book was released on 189? with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide Book of the Watkins Glen Near the Village of Watkins Head of Seneca Lake Schuyler County New York and Its Romantic Surroundings written by J. D. Hope and published by . This book was released on with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Descriptive Guide Book of the Watkins Glen written by and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
