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

The average rating for Katahdin: An Historic Journey - Legends, Exploration, and Preservation of Maine's Highest Peak based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-08-06 00:00:00 James Kesslar I recommend this book highly to anyone who knows the area around Katahdin or is curious and plans to go for a visit to Baxter State Park. After the hike this summer down the Nesowadnehunk Stream to the West Branch of the Penobscot and up the Foss & Knowlton trail, I decided to research the forest conditions we had passed through. This book was in the library at Camp Phoenix and once I had started delving into the different sections of history I was sorry to have to leave it behind when our vacation ended. Jim very kindly took it out of the Portland library for me when we got home. It's well written, well edited, contains some interesting photos. The maps included are confusing but could always be supplemented with actual maps of the current park trail system. The history begins with native stories and moves up to the near present just as Buzz Caverly has left the post as Park Director. I feel motivated to join Friends of Baxter State Park. Protecting the Park as we move forward feels even more important having read of its history.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-08-15 00:00:00 Joseph Direse Thorough, interesting, and an excellent review of the power of one man using his resources (wisdom work & wealth) to leave for all future generations the magnificent Baxter State Park. Just a slow, sometimes laborious read but worth the effort.