Teddy Roosevelt is such a remarkable character. This was a terrific adventure through territory that is still very much undeveloped almost 100 yrs later. A very good read!
Candice Millard is an extremely talented writer who has produced a book that is both a character study and an adventure tale. Theodore Roosevelt and Candido Rondon (the Brazilian co-commander of the expedition) were both larger-than-life figures — men of deep principle and unflinching courage. Their expedition to map an unknown river in some of the most hostile territory on earth is a fascinating story of men stretched to the limits of human endurance.
I never thought I would be reading with great interest a tree climbing book. I find it very inspiring when those with questioning, curious minds find things to explore right under our noses. Fascinating and leaves the reader with much new found knowledge!
As delegates in Philadelphia came forth to sign the Declaration of Independence, a hundred miles north the British military was deploying the best trained, best led, and most experienced army the world had ever seen. Washington’s Crossing is the story of how that army drove the American forces from New York, across New Jersey and to the brink of defeat in Pennsylvania. It is also the story of how Washington and others rallied the troops, defeated the Hessians and the British at Trenton and Princeton and saved the American Revolution. It would be an unlikely story if it weren’t true.
As Mike Prescott pointed out in his excellent presentation, there’s nothing common about the Common Loon. This unusual bird has limited walking and flying abilities and is best suited to diving both for food and as a defense against predators. Unfortunately this symbol of Adirondack wilderness, though not on the endangered list, is a threatened species. The main threat: power boats whose wakes wash the loon’s eggs from their shore nests.
Mike Prescott’s Loon presentation was wonderful. His knowledge of the bird and the area is staggering. Loon lore, loon photos and even loon calls were played. Did you know that loons can not take off (for flight) from land? Did you know that loons can’t walk? I didn’t.
February 6th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Teddy Roosevelt is such a remarkable character. This was a terrific adventure through territory that is still very much undeveloped almost 100 yrs later. A very good read!
February 6th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Candice Millard is an extremely talented writer who has produced a book that is both a character study and an adventure tale. Theodore Roosevelt and Candido Rondon (the Brazilian co-commander of the expedition) were both larger-than-life figures — men of deep principle and unflinching courage. Their expedition to map an unknown river in some of the most hostile territory on earth is a fascinating story of men stretched to the limits of human endurance.
February 20th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
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February 21st, 2008 at 11:43 am
I never thought I would be reading with great interest a tree climbing book. I find it very inspiring when those with questioning, curious minds find things to explore right under our noses. Fascinating and leaves the reader with much new found knowledge!
April 19th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Great videos….thanks for the addition. The entire web site is very informative & helpful when looking for books or local library “doings”. Thanks….
June 27th, 2008 at 9:40 am
As delegates in Philadelphia came forth to sign the Declaration of Independence, a hundred miles north the British military was deploying the best trained, best led, and most experienced army the world had ever seen. Washington’s Crossing is the story of how that army drove the American forces from New York, across New Jersey and to the brink of defeat in Pennsylvania. It is also the story of how Washington and others rallied the troops, defeated the Hessians and the British at Trenton and Princeton and saved the American Revolution. It would be an unlikely story if it weren’t true.
June 27th, 2008 at 9:45 am
As Mike Prescott pointed out in his excellent presentation, there’s nothing common about the Common Loon. This unusual bird has limited walking and flying abilities and is best suited to diving both for food and as a defense against predators. Unfortunately this symbol of Adirondack wilderness, though not on the endangered list, is a threatened species. The main threat: power boats whose wakes wash the loon’s eggs from their shore nests.
June 27th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Mike Prescott’s Loon presentation was wonderful. His knowledge of the bird and the area is staggering. Loon lore, loon photos and even loon calls were played. Did you know that loons can not take off (for flight) from land? Did you know that loons can’t walk? I didn’t.
October 8th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Just around 80 people showed up for this event! Thank you all for coming.
July 10th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Wow!! We had 55 people come to this program! It was very entertaining and educational at the same time.
July 15th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
It was so nice to hear from everyone today how they enjoyed this program! About 48 people showed up.
October 27th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I enjoy the book club