Publisher's Synopsis
Woods and Waters: Or The Saranacs and Racket is a book written by Alfred Billings Street and was first published in 1860. The book is a collection of essays and stories that describe the author's experiences in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Saranac Lakes and the second part on the Racket River.Street's writing style is descriptive and reflective, and he often includes personal anecdotes and observations about the natural world. He writes about his encounters with wildlife, such as deer, moose, and bears, and describes the beauty of the Adirondack landscape in vivid detail. The book also includes illustrations of the region's flora and fauna.Woods and Waters: Or The Saranacs and Racket is considered a classic of American nature writing and is often cited as an early example of the genre. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
