More than a century of history at Lowell Observatory.

The Explorers of Mars Hill

William Lowell Putnam

Lowell Observatory

Green Cognac: The Education of a Mountain Fighter

History

Military

Diane Pub Co.

The story of Joseph Brooks Dodge, Huts manager of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Pinkham Notch, N.H. for 31 years, is recounted here through a series of anecdotes &amp; vignettes. He built the AMC Hut system &amp; was the individual chiefly responsible for the Mt. Washington Weather Observatory. Putnam brings to life this remarkable character, who was blunt in his speech, but had tremendous knowledge of the outdoors, which he passed along to anyone who would listen.

Joe Dodge: One New Hampshire Institution

Phoenix

William Putnam's book chronicles the history of two important routes through the Alps, which are devoted to treasuring the history of Mont Cenis and the Great Saint Bernard passages. Both of these passes were prominently and frequently used by the Romans in establishing and maintaining their empire. It is surmised that Hannibal and his troops found elephant-friendly passages through the Mont Cenis corridor. Both passes were adorned with hospices/shelters near their crest and both now have been bypassed by modern tunnels. Despite these similarities, their historic prominence derives from distinctly different events and factors. "There is no passage of the Alps that affords to the traveler greater pleasure, either in the enjoyment or the recollection of his journey to Italy, than that by the Great Saint Bernard. Beside the wildness of this alpine pass, and the beauty of the valley of Aosta, through which the road (down) to Turin continues after it leaves the mountains, the kind reception that he experiences from the religious community at the hospice on the summit of the Saint Bernard, is remembered as long as he can be grateful for the devotion that induces these excellent men to offer the traveler their welcome, and spread for him their hospitality in the wilderness." Herein lies the histories of these passes and stories of many travelers among the Alps -- told as much as possible in their own words.

A Tale of Two Passes: An Inquiry into Certain Alpine Literature

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

Light Technology Publications

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