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15. The Old America and the New
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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- List of Illustrations ix
- Preface xi
- Introduction: Amid the Ruins 1
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Part I. Nature and Society
- 1. Path to the Adirondacks 13
- 2. Turning Points 25
- 3. The Crayon 36
- 4. “Adieu to the World” 44
- 5. The Artist Reborn 53
- 6. Trial Run 62
- 7. The Procession to the Pines 70
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Part II. The Camp and Club
- 8. Acclimating to the Wild 85
- 9. The Worthy Crew Chaucer Never Had 97
- 10. Ampersand 111
- 11. The Inaugural Meeting 126
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Part III. Campfire Lore
- 12. War 141
- 13. Peace 151
- 14. The Ravages of Modern Improvement 165
- 15. The Old America and the New 185
- Conclusion: The Story Reborn 197
- Postscript 207
- Notes 209
- Select Bibliography 237
- Index 249
- Plates 257
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- List of Illustrations ix
- Preface xi
- Introduction: Amid the Ruins 1
-
Part I. Nature and Society
- 1. Path to the Adirondacks 13
- 2. Turning Points 25
- 3. The Crayon 36
- 4. “Adieu to the World” 44
- 5. The Artist Reborn 53
- 6. Trial Run 62
- 7. The Procession to the Pines 70
-
Part II. The Camp and Club
- 8. Acclimating to the Wild 85
- 9. The Worthy Crew Chaucer Never Had 97
- 10. Ampersand 111
- 11. The Inaugural Meeting 126
-
Part III. Campfire Lore
- 12. War 141
- 13. Peace 151
- 14. The Ravages of Modern Improvement 165
- 15. The Old America and the New 185
- Conclusion: The Story Reborn 197
- Postscript 207
- Notes 209
- Select Bibliography 237
- Index 249
- Plates 257