Not Without Peril, Tenth Anniversary Edition: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire [Paperback]

Nicholas Howe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2009

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.

Editorial Reviews

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Praise for the First Edition of Not Without Peril:

 

“Nick Howe has combined extensive research with his rich personal knowledge to weave an articulate tale of adventure, challenge, and  tragedy. Today’s mountain travelers can ignore these historic lessons only at their own peril.”

- Peter Crane, Director of Programs, Mount Washington Observatory, and Member, Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue

About the Author

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

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; Second edition (October 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934028320
• ISBN-13: 978-1934028322
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Anyone venturing into The Presidentials, January 30, 2010

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Mike Calabrese (Manassas, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Not Without Peril, Tenth Anniversary Edition: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire (Paperback)

I read this book since I was planning on section hiking the Appalachian trail through The Presidentials. It talks about how close to 150 people have met their untimely end in these mountains over the last 150 years. Be it hikers, skiers or casual site seers, everyone that ventures onto these peaks must take the proper precautions as conditions are always changing. A very good read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal, October 19, 2011

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This review is from: Not Without Peril, Tenth Anniversary Edition: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire (Paperback)

I live in and grew up in NH. Great historical read, from the hills I love to roam.
Not Without Peril....

The people are captured well, considering these people can't be described.
1st responders in the Whites are a breed above, and always have been.

-h82paint

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4.0 out of 5 stars historic, March 2, 2011

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Sean D. Mccarthy "kinsman" (nh) - See all my reviews
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Very interesting and well composed book. Full of facts, mystery's, and everything in between. More of a documentary than adventure/thriller read as the title seems to imply. Being very familiar with the area makes this read all the more interesting.