This Grand and Magnificent Place: The Wilderness Heritage of the White Mountains (Revisiting New England)
"This book tells the story of the changing relationship between humans and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, beginning with the Abenaki people in the 1600s, who regarded it as their homeland... Filled with intriguing historical detail and vivid characters, this book is an informative and fascinating read.”—Northeastern Naturalist"Delightful reading."—Milford (NH) Cabinet"Johnson's chronology covers much familiar territory, but he also brings actors to the stage who are often neglected in conservation history, particularly hikers. His discussion of nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century female hikers is a fascinating and overlooked part of our history. Johnson enlivens his story by weaving personal biographies into the narrative." —New England Quarterly"Brilliantly insightful and a painstakingly researched book."—Appalachia