Hampshire Days (The Collected Works of W.H. Hudson ( Volume 8 )

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Discover waterfalls, secluded mountain ponds, and the best scenic vistas with this guide to day hikes in the spectacular White Mountains. Ideal for families and hikers of all ages and abilities, this new guide from the experts at the Appalachian Mountain Club leads explorers to fifty of the region's most spectacular trails, from short family nature walks to long day hikes that reward with magnificent views. Each trip description includes a detailed map and a summary of the trip time, distance, and difficulty, plus an icon indicating whether the trail is also good for snowshoeing or cross-country. The guide includes an appendix packed with other opportunities for outdoor adventure in the region, making this guide an essential four-season reference for locals and visitors alike.

Special features include:
>Fifty day hikes for all ability levels, ranging from one to eight miles long
>Detailed and accurate trail descriptions
.>Detailed maps showing parking areas, trails, and natural highlights
>Locator map and "At-A-Glance" highlights chart for easy trip comparison and planning
>Hiking and safety tips, including advice for hiking with children
>Nature Notes about prominent species and unique natural features of each hike
>Photographs of plant and animal life, waterfalls, and scenic vistas reflecting each trip's hidden wonders

A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-1832

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A Gathering of Days
Ok for school not for fun
"not the best book"
a gathering of days

A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-1832
Joan W. Blos
Manufacturer: Charles Scribner's Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0684163403

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Was it worth it?.......2006-11-10

I found the book "A Gathering of Days" interesting and filled with small pieces of history, but it was hard to comprehend and hard to read. The format of the book, journal entries written by a young girl, is neat, but her usage of out-dated words is odd and it takes time to grasp her meaning. Although this book was directed to a younger audience, I believe that older kids would better understand the phrases and words used. If you are interested in reading and seeing for yourself how life was and how people spoke in the 1800's, this book is perfect. The story was sweet and descriptive, but in my opinion, it is a one-time around book, and did not leave a huge impact on me.

A Gathering of Days.......2006-11-09

I did not enjoy reading the book, A Gathering of Days. The entire book uses odd phrasology that detracts from the overall effect of the story. The word choices throughout the book make it very difficult to read and understand. The story is fine in and of itself but I was unable to enjoy the story because of the heavy word usage and poor sentence structures.

Ok for school not for fun .......2006-11-07

It was an ok book. I think that it takes a very special talent to write a historical journal and this author didn't have it. With a journal you are suppose to write your personal feelings and thoughts. But this author never really wrote Catherine's feelings, which misses a big opportunity to relate to the character. Also with journals normally that have one big problem and then small every day problems. The one big problem is resolved at the end of the book and the small problems are resolved in about a week. A Gathering of Days didn't have every day problems and had three some what big problems that were never drawn out. It is a quick read and great if you are doing a lot of research on that time period with other books. If you are reading this for fun don't bother its not entertaining.
~Kenz

"not the best book" .......2006-11-05

I read this book for school. It is the journal of a 13 yr. old girl.
Why is it "not the best book"?
1. The story is fairly dull. Most of it is about her everyday life (some people might find that interesting, but I didn't AT ALL)
2. The most exciting things that happen in the story, aren't that exciting.
3. There is not really a "climax" to the story.
4. Sometimes, she starts to write about an event in her journal, but never finishes it.
5. It is written in 1800's style English, making it hard to understand sometimes.
6. It abruptly ends; there isn't really a "conclusion" or a wrapping up of her thoughts.
These are the reasons that this isn't the best book. I would NOT read it again or for pleasure.

a gathering of days.......2006-11-05

I had to read this book for school. Over all [I thought] it was a fairly dull book. Nothing that exciting happens. It basically the every-day journal of a 13 yr. old girl.
There isn't that much of a climax, and the book abruptly ends. The girl will start writing about an event, and then never finish it.
The most exciting parts in the book (they aren't really even exciting) are when the girl starts giving food etc. to a run away slave, secretly. That goes on for a couple entries. Then her father gets re-married...that's basically it.
It is written in 1800's style English and hard to understand sometimes. It is also (as I mentioned above) a fairly dull story. Those two things combined, make this not the best book.

Canoe Camping, Vermont and New Hampshire Rivers: A Guide to 600 Miles of Rivers for a Day, Weekend, or Week of Canoeing

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Don't buy this book if you are looking for camping info

Canoe Camping, Vermont and New Hampshire Rivers: A Guide to 600 Miles of Rivers for a Day, Weekend, or Week of Canoeing
Roioli Schweiker
Manufacturer: Backcountry Pubns
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Camping | Hiking & Camping | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0942440226

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Don't buy this book if you are looking for camping info.......2004-08-03

This book's title is misleading, and provides next to no info about camping. Its information about water conditions and white water classifications is pathetic (and unsafe) as well. More information is available about the rivers the author chose to include in the DeLorme Vermont Gazeteer and Atlas. I wish I didn't order this book, it will become camping toilet paper or an emergency fire starter.

Foghorn Outdoors New Hampshire Hiking: Day Hikes, Kid-Friendly Trails, and Backpacking Treks (Foghorn Outdoors)

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Extremely Helpful

Foghorn Outdoors New Hampshire Hiking: Day Hikes, Kid-Friendly Trails, and Backpacking Treks (Foghorn Outdoors)
Michael Lanza
Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Walking | Hiking & Camping | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 1566919355

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Covering the most popular New Hampshire hiking destinations, this is the hiker's guide to finding the best trails throughout the state. Foghorn Outdoors New Hampshire Hiking guides hikers through the White Mountain National Forest, the Appalachian Trail, the Connecticut River in Hanover, and the Mahoosuc Range, along with hikes through rural trails and remote, lush hills undiscovered by tourists. Families, day-trippers, and seasoned hikers looking for a change of pace will all find the perfect trail among the options selected by outdoor enthusiast and hiking expert Michael Lanza. This guidebook provides updated, easy-to-use region and trail maps, photographs and illustrations, as well as complete information on fees, permits, user groups, contacts, and driving directions for every possible hike. Foghorn Outdoors New Hampshire Hiking has the details on the best available hiking in New Hampshire.

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Extremely Helpful.......2005-07-07

The writer really knows what he's talking about and has some great practical advice. The book's layout made it easy for me to arrange hiking trips with my friends, since it tells me the difficult of each hiking trail. Very informative and invaluable.

Nature Walks in the New Hampshire Lakes Region: Discover Beautiful Day Trips nea Squam, Winnipesaukee, Sunapee, and Beyond

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Very informative...

Nature Walks in the New Hampshire Lakes Region: Discover Beautiful Day Trips nea Squam, Winnipesaukee, Sunapee, and Beyond
Julia Older , and Steve Sherman
Manufacturer: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1878239597

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Here's a beautiful collection of 50 family-oriented nature walks to help them enjoy their vacations near Winnipesaukee, Squam, and other resort areas.

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Very informative..........2000-10-05

The woodland trail descriptions contained in "Nature Walks" are excellent and very well detailed. My only major complaint with the book is that the directions given to arrive at the base locations are NOT accurate. I have used this guide on two trails and both times I found street names to be wrong, and measurements to be off greatly. The book does not differ between dirt and paved roads, so bring the book, but also bring a map. On a more positive note, I felt my hiking experience was greatly enhanced by the information in the book.

50 More Hikes in New Hampshire: Day Hikes and Backpacking Trips from Mount Monadnock to Mount Magalloway, Fifth Edition (50 Hikes)

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Varied and Detailed...excellent source!
For the Adventurer Who Likes to Plan...

50 More Hikes in New Hampshire: Day Hikes and Backpacking Trips from Mount Monadnock to Mount Magalloway, Fifth Edition (50 Hikes)
Daniel Doan , and Ruth Doan MacDougall
Manufacturer: Countryman
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0881506702

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A timeless classic to hiking in New Hampshire, with three brand-new hikes.

From New Hampshire's seacoast to the Canadian border, this revised fifth edition of 50 More Hikes In New Hampshire offers the hiker a plentiful variety of choices in all parts of the Granite State. There are simple woods walks and strenuous 4,000-foot hikes, popular destinations such as Mount Chocorua and remote areas such as the Kilkenny. You can sit beside a brook in Southern New Hampshire or climb a fire tower in the Far North, visit state parks, explore ice caves in King Ravine, pick blueberries, or embark on a backpack.

This new edition includes three new hikes, two in Southern New Hampshire—Purgatory Brook and Bald Mountain—and one on Mount Roberts in the Ossipee Range of Central New Hampshire. Updated hikes throughout the rest of the book include new routes on Crotched Mountain, Blue Job Mountain, and Mount Cube. 51 maps, 50 black and white photographs, index.

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Varied and Detailed...excellent source!.......2004-09-21

I have over a dozen books on hiking in New Hampshire (my favorite state and place to climb) but this has to be one of the few that really gets detailed on the trail's good points and bad ones and what to watch for.
The trails are varied, some long and more of 'getting there' attitude and some short but very scenic. The authors really let you know about spots to stop at and why and other neat things to watch for.
I have done at least 12 of the 50 and plan on all if I am able in this short life, lol. No complaints about the descriptions. Also very pleased with the accurate info on parking and directions to the trailhead, which is confusing in some other books.
This is the second book to the 50 Hikes series for New Hampshire, both are unbelievable and invaluable in their information. This one takes us from Barrett Mountain in Southern NH (which by the way is impossible to find informative hiking information on)through the Whites and even one in the Far North. There are quite a few essential 4,000 footers in here, so don't miss out!

Tracy Talley~@

For the Adventurer Who Likes to Plan..........2000-03-24

I found this book to be extremely helpful. It makes planning a hiking agenda easy. Great maps and detailed overviews. This book gives you the confidence to allow you to explore more of New Hampshire. No matter which trail you decide to take on...you will know what to expect. Even gives guides to "rainy day" hikes. The only drawback is that you will want to pack it with you!

Hiking the Monadnock Region : 30 day hikes and nature walks in the heart of New England

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excellent tips on natural and historcal areas
excellent tips on natural and historcal areas

Hiking the Monadnock Region : 30 day hikes and nature walks in the heart of New England
Joe Adamowicz
Manufacturer: New England Cartographics
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1889787078

Book Description

This book describes in exacting detail 30 of the best nature walks and day hikes in New Hampshire's Currier and Ives region. Each chapter contains an easy to follow map, lowest and highest elevations, level of difficulty, clear trail descriptions and trailhead directions, photographs, and an overview of each hikes special features. Many of the hikes are ideal for families with children and there are also some challenging routes for the more experienced hiker in mind. Additional information on visiting old cemeteries, waterfalls, and natural and historical points of interest provide a full itinerary to round out the hiker's day. In this second edition there is an extensive appendix listing local hiking and non-profit conservation and recreation organizations as well as sources for trail maps.

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excellent tips on natural and historcal areas.......2000-06-09

The author has obviously spent many hours on detailing the highlighs of the trails in addition to researching historiacal facts.Trail directions are clear and concise.

excellent tips on natural and historcal areas.......2000-06-09

The author has obviously spent many hours on detailing the highlighs of the trails in addition to researching historiacal facts.Trail directions are clear and concise.

To this day: The 300 years of the New Hampshire Legislature

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To this day: The 300 years of the New Hampshire Legislature
Leon W Anderson
Manufacturer: Phoenix Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Congresses, Senates, & Legislative Bodies | Government | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books

State & Local Government | Government | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 091401675X

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A great book nobody knows about
A real eye-opener

A Night as Clear as Day
R.J. Rosenblum
Manufacturer: NAL Trade
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0451211189
Release Date: 2004-06-01

Book Description

After Gaye Foster fled a nightmare marriage to an abusive husband, the quiet town of West Greenlea, New Hampshire, offered the perfect respite. There, with a job as a partner in a rural veterinary clinic and a small, but comfortable, apartment, she would finally be able to start life anew. But even here, surrounded by a picture-book image of safety and serenity, Gaye can't escape the awful memories of her past. All she can depend on is courage and time and one perfect distraction...

When Gaye meets gentle and handsome Toby Callan, her life begins to change. A blind local musician, he comes to her, seeking treatment for his ailing seeing-eye dog. Together, as they face the challenges and tragedies that surge around them, he opens her eyes to a passion she never knew existed. And soon they discover a new kind of future that looks as bright and clear as day...

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A great book nobody knows about.......2004-10-11

Basic plot: Woman (vet) fleeing an abusive husband, joins a rural veterinary clinic. She meets a blind man, his dog, and a community that saves her (in more ways than one.) This book has gone virtually unnoticed, but it is great! Take time to pick it up, read it and recommend it to your friends. You will laugh, cry, and walk away from the book touched and changed for the better. Not many books make me feel this way, so give it a try and if you don't like it, it is not the author's fault.

A real eye-opener.......2004-06-24

In this wonderful book by Robert Rosenblum, There is something for everybody, and a valuable life-lesson to learn. Gaye Foster, a veterinarian leaves an unhealthy relationship to find happiness elsewhere, and what ensues is an excellent story of adventure, fear, anger, peace, and love. What we see may not be as important as what we can imagine, so curl up with your dog, and this book, and enjoy an eye-opening and enlightening story.

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Creative ideas for camping

some innovative ideas

Ideas galore to save money

A good purchase

Good solid ideas for camping and preparedness

Roughing It Easy : A Unique Ideabook for Camping and Cooking
Dian Thomas
Manufacturer: Dian Thomas Co.
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0962125733

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Creative ideas for camping.......2006-06-19

This really is a cool book, with all sorts of ideas for cooking in the outdoors, many that I had never thought of, (like cooking eggs and bacon in a bag stuck on a stick over the fire). The first part of the book talks about outdoor cooking at home, and has some neat frugal ideas for outdoor parties, then the book delves into camping for a chapter or so. (Dian has some really good organizational ideas for large and small groups.) The last 3/4 of the book is devoted to camp cooking. The ideas for cooking over the fire are really cool, and for someone who has done only a bit of camping and car camping at that, really unusual. However, if you like your food fresh and not from a can or packet, the recipes are pretty useless. Here are your cakes made from cake mix and canned fruit, casseroles with cream of whatever soup and all sorts of seasoning packets. If this sort of thing does'nt bother you, then the book should be perfect, if you're a health nut like me, it will.

some innovative ideas.......2005-07-20

This book had many neat ideas to try with the kids while camping. I learned much about cooking actually in the coals and also using the dutch oven. I would reccomend this book to anyone new to camping or to intermediate campers who want to try new ideas.

Ideas galore to save money.......2003-02-17

I first read this book as a teenage boy scout. I had camped once a month for many years and had tried all kinds of tricks to save money when camping, make your own gear, fun outdoor recipes, etc. but this book had tons of new ideas I had never heard of. 20 years after the first edition of this book means the author has updated it to our times, but it still great. This has always been indespensable to me. It really has made camping more fun and I reccommend it to anyone that takes kids camping, but you don't have to have them to try this stuff.
Lots of delicious recipes and methods to cook, but other stuff on first aid and making your campsite comfortable in many ways is featured. Features many ways to build a fire, how to make firestarters to speed up your firestarting, make your own waterproof matches, make your own campstove.

She shows you how to make a meal in a hollowed orange (cake in an orange!)or onion nestled in the coals! Cook eggs on a flat rock, recipes to cook on sticks, in foil, etc. Lots of ideas for home made items that will save you time and money in the woods. A hot water tank that sits in the fire; an outdoor sink made in seconds with a shovel and garbage bag; how to keep your pans clean the easy way; packing lists; use a can for a rolling pin in a pich; how to make lanterns from cans. One of my favorits was the tiny stove you make out of a coffee can. How to make a reflector oven for the woods, and 3 more types of ovens. (how about a cardboard box for an oven, it works).

Other books published since have borrowed some ideas from this one, but they were here first. Pictures and sketches on nearly every page are very helpful. The writing style is fun and easy to read.

A good purchase.......2002-12-27

This is a good purchase for families who are hesitant to go "all out" on camping.

It's a wonderful start for beginners, and a great source for scout leaders who want to expand their cooking/camping library.

Good solid ideas for camping and preparedness.......2002-07-17

I don't have the new updated edition, but I bought the old edition when it came out in the 70's. Very useful ideas. I really like Diane Thomas' books. the best part is that her ideas are SIMPLE AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND.

--George Stancliffe

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Roughing It Easy: A Unique Ideabook for Camping and Cooking
Dian Thomas
Manufacturer: Warner Books
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Binding: Paperback
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Roughing It Easy - A Unique Ideabook For Camping And Cooking
Dian Thomas
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ASIN: B000VA4Z96

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dian thomas
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