Download or read book Lake George Reflections written by Frank Leonbruno and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Complete History of Lake George written by Henry Marvin and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lake George Shipwrekcs and Sunken History written by Joseph W Zarzynski and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover lost history in the dark waters of Lake George. Lake George is bustling with boaters, swimmers, fishermen and many others, enjoying its scenic, quintessentially Adirondack shores. But the depths below hide a whole other world--one of shipwrecks and lost history. Entombed are remnants of Lake George's important naval heritage, such as the legendary Land Tortoise radeau, which sank in 1758. Other wrecks include the steam yacht Ellide and the first famed Minne-Ha-Ha. These waters hold secrets, too, like the explanation behind the 1926 disappearance of two hunters. After years of exploration across the lake's bottomlands, underwater archaeologist Joseph W. Zarzynski and archeological diver Bob Benway present the most intriguing discoveries among more than two hundred known shipwreck sites.
Download or read book Lake George written by Erica Henkel-Karras and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty-two miles long and dotted with hundreds of wooded islands, Lake George is nestled within the eastern mountain range of New York’s historic Adirondack Park. Its hypnotic beauty and expansive recreational offerings have charmed countless generations of visitors and have earned it the title “Queen of America’s Lakes.” Lake George: 1900–1925 offers glimpses into an era in which life was simpler and slower, with the elegant steamer Horicon gliding on pristine waters, parasoled ladies strolling the Sagamore’s birch-lined paths, and men silently fishing off rocky Black Mountain shores.
Download or read book Chronicles of Lake George written by Russell Paul Bellico and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firsthand accounts of journeys to the lake by soldiers, sailors, and tourists spanning 250 years; introduced and annotated by the leading Champlain valley historian.
Download or read book Boathouses of Lake George written by Trinket Mason and published by . This book was released on 2021-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People are used to viewing the beauty of the lake from the boathouse. This book will give the reader another perspective of these wonderful structures, admiring them from the water. We are going to take a slow journey around the shoreline, starting at Lake George Village and travelling all around the lake exploring bays and natural wonders along the way, providing bits of history and peeks at some of the wonders of nature here on the Queen of American Lakes.
Download or read book Massacre at Fort William Henry written by David R. Starbuck and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2002 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An archeologist's lively illustrated portrayal of 18th-century America's most infamous siege and massacre.
Download or read book Haunted Lake George written by Lynda Lee Macken and published by . This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For eons New York State's "Queen of American Lakes" has attracted tribes, traders and tourists. Since today's Village of Lake George abounds with eerie activity this suggests the mountain retreat may be a portal drawing the long dead as well... "Haunted Lake George" recounts the region's storied history and weaves a tapestry of awesome mysteries. Centuries of gruesome battles left behind a militia of earthbound spirits. These restless specters haunt the southern shore, historic sites and several surrounding restaurants. Other amazing phantoms populate their favorite places 'round the haunted lake. Resorts, grand homes, cemeteries and hiking trails are the stomping grounds for many ethereal souls. Tread softly on this hallowed ground and best look over your shoulder for that re-enactor in authentic garb may not be a bona fide soldier - he might be a genuine ghost!
Download or read book Huletts Landing on Lake George written by George T. Kapusinski and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Huletts Landing is located on the east shore of Lake George, a lake world renowned for its crystal clear water and views of the majestic Adirondack Mountains. Named after the original owners of the property, the Huletts, the area began humbly. It was not until Philander Hulett established the first post office and steamship landing that tourism in the area began to flourish. The area grew into a resort destination with the establishment of the original Huletts Hotel, which burned down and resulted in a sensational arson trial in 1917. A second, newer hotel was built, and the area thrived. Residents and tourists alike still travel from all areas of the country to spend vacations at Huletts Landing, basking in its mix of unparalleled charm and natural beauty.
Download or read book Millionaires Row on Lake George NY written by William Preston Gates and published by W.P. Gates Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sails and Steam in the Mountains written by Russell Paul Bellico and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alfred Stieglitz at Lake George written by Alfred Stieglitz and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay by John Szarkowski.
Download or read book BATTLE OF LAKE GEORGE written by William R. Griffith IV and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2016-09-05 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early morning of September 8, 1755, a force of French Regulars, Canadians and Indians crouched unseen in a ravine south of Lake George. Under the command of French general Jean-Armand, Baron de Dieskau, the men ambushed the approaching British forces, sparking a bloody conflict for control of the lake and its access to New York s interior. Against all odds, British commander William Johnson rallied his men through the barrage of enemy fire to send the French retreating north to Ticonderoga. The stage was set for one of the most contested regions throughout the rest of the conflict. Historian William Griffith recounts the thrilling history behind the first major British battlefield victory of the French and Indian War."
Download or read book Ghost Fleet Awakened written by Joseph W. Zarzynski and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the history and archaeological study of Lake George, New York’s sunken bateaux of 1758. In Ghost Fleet Awakened, Joseph W. Zarzynski reveals the untold story of a little-recognized sunken fleet of British warships, bateaux, from the French and Indian War (1755–1763). The story begins more than 250 years ago, when bateaux first plied the waters of Lake George, New York. Zarzynski enlightens readers with a history of these utilitarian vessels, considered the most important vessels that transported armies during eighteenth-century wars in North America, and includes their origins and uses. By infusing the book with underwater archaeology doctrine, Zarzynski shows the nautical significance of these colonial craft. In the autumn of 1758, the British command at Lake George made a daring decision to deliberately sink two floating batteries (radeaux), some row galleys and whaleboats, a sloop, and 260 bateaux, thereby placing the warships into wet storage and protecting them from marauding French during the coming winter. In 1759, many submerged boats were raised but some were not. Then, in 1960, two divers rediscovered several sunken bateaux, dubbed the “Ghost Fleet.” These shipwrecks were the focus of underwater archaeological investigations that provided archaeologists with opportunities to gain unprecedented insight into eighteenth-century lifeways. Zarzynski explores and explains shipwreck preservation techniques, the creation of shipwreck parks for scuba enthusiasts, and the many multifaceted programs developed by the nonprofit organization Bateaux Below to help protect these finite cultural treasures. “Zarzynski offers fascinating new research on bateau shipwrecks through the use of manuscripts, period newspaper accounts, and interviews. It is an outstanding piece of research, explaining the chronological history of cultural resource preservation. No other book provides this level of documentation on the role of bateaux during the wars of the eighteenth century.” — Russell P. Bellico, author of Empires in the Mountains: French and Indian War Campaigns in Forts in the Lake Champlain, Lake George, and Hudson River Corridor “This is a major contribution to the field of American history, New York State history, underwater archaeology, and cultural resource management. There is no equivalent book that documents this story.” — Timothy J. Runyan, editor of Ships, Seafaring and Society: Essays in Maritime History
Download or read book Adirondack Trails with Tales written by Russell Dunn and published by Black Dome Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hike, paddle, bike, or cross-country ski along beautiful trails through sites made famous by Adirondack guides, artists, writers, entrepreneurs, colonial settlers, and combatants in the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars. Visit abandoned iron mines and the ruins of tanneries, famous Adirondack great camps and old resorts, lost villages, Native American battlegrounds, and the homestead of John Brown, catalyst for the Civil War. Visit the scene of America¿s first naval battle and marvel at geological wonders like Indian Pass, Canajoharie Gorge, Chimney Mountain, and the tufa caves of Van Hornesville. Detailed directions, maps, photographs, and vintage postcards. Hikes include: Valcour Island ¿ Coon Mountain ¿ Crown Point: Fort St. Frederic & His Majesty¿s Fort of Crown Point ¿ Fort Ticonderoga ¿ Ironville & Penfield Homestead ¿ Rock Pond ¿ Rogers Rock ¿ Shelving Rock Mountain & Shelving Rock Falls ¿ Prospect Mountain ¿ Fort George and Bloody Pond ¿ Cooper¿s Cave & Betar Byway ¿ John Brown¿s Farm ¿ Mt. Jo & Mt. Van Hoevenberg ¿ Adirondac & Indian Pass ¿ East Branch of the Ausable River & Adirondack Mountain Reserve ¿ Santanoni ¿ The Sagamore ¿ Paul Smiths ¿ Hooper Garnet Mine ¿ Chimney Mountain ¿ Kunjamuk Cave ¿ Griffin, Griffin Falls, & Auger Falls ¿ Moss Island ¿ Tufa Caves & Waterfalls of Van Hornesville ¿ Canajoharie Gorge ¿ Wolf Hollow
Download or read book LAKE GEORGE IN HISTORY written by ELIZABETH EGGLESTON. SEELYE and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legacy of Fort William Henry The Resurrecting the Past written by David R. Starbuck and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new set of stories about the fabled Fort William Henry, based on forensics and archeological finds
