The extraordinary Adirondack journey of Clarence Petty
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"Author and naturalist Christopher Angus profiles for the first time the adventurous life of Clarence Petty, one of the great pioneer conservationists of the Adirondack Mountain Region of New York State.
Raised in the heart of the Adirondack wilderness between Tupper and Saranac Lakes, Petty overcame his humble beginnings and pursued a variety of careers as wilderness guide, forester, Civilian Conservations Corps camp director, World War II pilot, district ranger, and aerial forest fighter - ultimately leaving an indelible mark as a lifelong advocate for the protection of the wilderness."--BOOK JACKET.
Raised in the heart of the Adirondack wilderness between Tupper and Saranac Lakes, Petty overcame his humble beginnings and pursued a variety of careers as wilderness guide, forester, Civilian Conservations Corps camp director, World War II pilot, district ranger, and aerial forest fighter - ultimately leaving an indelible mark as a lifelong advocate for the protection of the wilderness."--BOOK JACKET.
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