Not Without Peril: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire

Among the most dangerous mountains in the world, Mount Washington has challenged adventurers for centuries with its severe weather. From the days when gentlefolk ascended the heights in hoop skirts and wool suits to today's high-tech assaults on wintry summits, this book offers extensive and intimate profiles of people who found trouble on New Hampshire's Presidential Range, from the nineteenth century through present day. Veteran journalist Nicholas Howe draws on his investigative skills and familiarity with the mountains of his childhood to create this gripping collection. The result is a compelling story about our changing relationship with the mountains we love and the risks they pose. This Tenth Anniversary Edition includes a new afterword by Nicholas Howe, with commentary on how our relationship with the Presidential Range has evolved over the last decade.

Author: Nicholas Howe
Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
Published: 10/14/2009
Pages: 302
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.05h x 6.37w x 0.91d
ISBN: 9781934028322


Award: National Outdoor Book Awards - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2010 pg. 92

About the Author
Nicholas Howe has been a journalist since 1977. His widely-published work focuses on outdoor recreation and history.