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Books about Regional History
	The Ashokan Catskills: A Natural History by John Bierhorst A reference book and general guide to the animals, plants and ecological communities in the Town of Olive, Ulster County. Authoritative but accessible for general readers. Softcover, 136 pp, illus.	Price $18.00 CCCD Members $14.40
	Bare Trees: Zadock Pratt, Master Tanner by Patricia Millen The technology, economics and politics that denuded the hemlock-blanketed Catskills and helped generate a fortune for Zadock Pratt. Softcover, 112 pp, illus.	Price $11.95 CCCD Members $9.55
	The Catskills by T. Morris Longstreth, foreword by Edward J. Renehan Jr. In the spring of 1917, T. Morris Longstreth set off on a journey of discovery through the Catskill Mountains. Longstreth's ramble was an intimate journey, a four-hundred-mile hike for "fun and fish and freedom" filled with chance encounters and colorful characters, a "walkabout" through the natural wonders of the high peaks and rugged cloves, providing rare, early-1900s impressions of the villages along the way: places like Woodstock, Windham, Hunter, Stamford, Grand Gorge, Roxbury, Palenville, and Phoenicia. softcover, 321 pp.	Price $16.95 CCCD Members $13.50
	The Catskill Forest, A History by Dr. Michael Kudish This book is the result of over thirty years of studying the Catskill Forest. The book contains an inserted 36" x 27" full-color map on coated stock showing Catskills' first, second, and third growth forest and more. The book highlights the interaction of plant communities with soils, wildlife, rocks, and climate, in addition to human impacts on our forests, including tanneries, quarries, saw mills, and charcoal kilns. Hardcover, 217 pp, illus., maps	Price $45.00 CCCD Members $36.00
	Catskill Mountain House by Roland VanZandt Reprint of the acclaimed history of the most famous of all the great mountain hotels. For 140 years this great hotel stood perched high above the Hudson Valley. This book covers everything from its beginnings to its famed guests to the scenery, and through its decline. Softcover, 416 pp, illus.	Price $21.95 CCCD Members $17.55
	The Catskill Park: Inside the Blue Line by Norman J. Van Valkenburgh & Christopher W. Olney Published on the occasion of the 100 year anniversary of the Catskill Park, this book celebrates the Park's diverse natural and cultural features, and explores its interesting history as well as its potential for the future. Softcover, 208 pp.	Price $21.95 CCCD Members $17.50
	The Catskill Region Waterfall Guide by Russell Dunn The author of critically acclaimed Adirondack Waterfall Guide leads the way to more than 60 cool cascades in the Catskills and "Gunks". From roadside views to wilderness treks, Dunn has selected waterfall adventures for every level of ability. Includes easy-to-follow directions, maps, vintage postcards, history and background. Softcover, 239 pp.	Price $14.95 CCCD Members $11.95
	Charting the Sea of Darkness: The Four Voyages of Henry Hudson by Donald S. Johnson The author recounts the four voyages of exploration undertaken by Henry Hudson between 1607 and his death in 1611. Included are Hudson's original logs and those of his mate, Robert Juet, and a passenger. An Epilogue interprets and discusses the journal and the results of the voyage. Softcover, 247 pp.	Price $14.00 CCCD Members $11.20
	Guide to Freshwater Animals Without Backbones by The Catskill Center (Tora Johnson & Arlene de Strulle) Have you ever wondered what lives in Catskill Mountain streams other than fish? Well this book, re-printed with support from the Dorr Foundation, is just what you need to find out! Perfect for kids and even fly-fishing folks, this pocket-sized field guide contains information on these bottom-dwelling aquatic invertebrates and their habitats (some can olny live is very clean water, others can tolerate pollution), an identification key, and thier various adaptations (breathing, feeding, movement, reproduction, etc) in order to survive in the water. Softcover, spiral-bound, pocketsize, 108 pp, illus., reprinted/revised 2006.	Price $15.00 CCCD Members $12.00
	Life and Works of Thomas Cole by Louis Legrand Noble An intimate portrait of Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of landscape painting, constructed of Cole's own writings - his poetry and journal entries - woven together with narrative, commentary and personal reminiscences by a man who knew him well. The 1820s-40s saw painters flocking to the Catskills and Hudson Valley to confront wilderness and to emulate his vision. See why Cole's paintings have soared in value in the latter part of the 20th century. Softcover, 336 pp, 26 plates	Price $21.95 CCCD Members $17.55
	Liquid Assests: A History of New York City's Water System by Diane Galusha The NYC water system is, by every measure, an engineering marvel. But clean, abundant water has not come without peril or pain. The story is one of genius and daring, sacrifice and tragedy. This amazing water system altered landscapes, changed lives, and made New York one of the world's great cities. Softcover, 304 pp, illus.	Price $20.00 CCCD Members $16.00
	Lost Villages: Historic Driving Tours in the Catskills (2nd printing) by Mary Robinson Sive Details historic structures and sites throughout Delaware County with driving tours to get you there. Includes schoolhouses, cemeteries, villages that once were thriving settlements, "Lost Villages" can be a godsend to genealogists as well as an interesting book for both new and old Delaware County residents. Maps and histories of communities are also included. Softcover, 176 pp.	Price $15.95 CCCD Members $12.75
	Rip Van Winkle Railroads (2nd printing) by William F. Helmer It was the most romantic era in Catskill Mountain history-the days of travel by rail and steam, when passenger riverboats plied the Hudson and glittering grand hotels crested the mountain peaks. Rip Van Winkle Railroads gives the history of the narrow gauge railroads-the Canajoharie & Catskill Railroad, the Catskill Mountain Railway, the Catskill & Tannersville Railway, and the Otis Elevating Railway-that steamed through the northeastern Catskill Mountains during the nineteenth-century heyday of the grand hotels of the Kaaterskill area. Softcover, 146 pp.	Price $21.95 CCCD Members $17.50
	Too Wet to Plow - The Family Farm in Transition by Jeanne Simonelli, Photographs by Charles Winters Anthropologist Simonelli writes vividly, her prose a moving testimonial to the courage farming takes....--The Book Review while Winters' black and white photographs eloquently illustrate the struggles and joys of farming families. hardcover, 127 pp.	Price $25.00 CCCD Members $20.00
Outdoor Adventures in the Catskills
	An Ice Climber's Guide to the Catskill Mountains by Marty Molitoris Avid ice climber, Mary Molitoris, produced this guide as an attempt to offer in depth information and education to current and future ice climbers of the Catskills. It contains valuable information on ratings, weather, equipment, amenities and ethics as well as detailed directions to, and descriptions of, many of the finest climbs the Catskills has to offer. Softcover, 106 pp	Price $19.95 CCCD Members $15.95
	The Catskills: A Cross-Country Skiing Guide by George V. Quinn This book presents 27 cross-country trails and areas in all parts of the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains with skill levels, directions, maps, and scenic views. Softcover, 112 pp, illus.	Price $12.50 CCCD Members $10.00
	Catskill Day Hikes for All Seasons by Carol and David White Sixty hikes, treks, and rambles to the mountain summits, cascading falls, and dramatic rocky notches of the 700,000-acre Catskill Park in southeastern New York State. Hike descriptions include practical advice, round-trip distances, difficulty ratings, summit elevations, and page maps. Included is a nice mix of easy, moderate, and difficult short and full-day treks along with information on regional attractions. Soft cover, 176 pages with maps	Price $12.50ea. CCCD Members $10.00ea.
	Catskill Trails, Book 1 - The Northern Catskills & Book 2 - The Southern Catskills (not pictured) by Edward G. Henry Hike the Catskills with a Forest Ranger by your side! This includes hikes through some of the most magnificent scenery in the Eastern US, the rugged wilderness terrain of the Catskill Forest Preserve. These books tie geology, forest ecology, meteorology, wildlife biology, geography, economics, and history in order to offer a well-rounded perspective of the region. Softcover, 177pp (book 1) 183pp (book 2), maps, photos.	Price $14.95ea. CCCD Members $11.95ea.
	Catskill Trail Maps - 2005 Edition by NY-NJ Trail Conference Five-map set from the NY-NJTC. Revised 1998 edition. These great maps include wilderness areas, wild forests, state campgrounds, bus stops, viewpoints, lean-tos, springs and parking areas. These maps are easy to read (100' contours), 5 colors, tear resistant, and waterproof. A must for avid Catskill Mountain enthusiasts.	Price $14.95 CCCD Members $11.95
	New York Walk Book - 7th Edition from the New York - New Jersey Trail Conference This book covers everything from the Catskills to Fahnestock State Park to Westchester County to Long Island. Mountain ecology, the geology, are discussed. The color maps show each area covered in the book including the hiking trails, the geology, topography, etc. This book will prove to be a necessary asset to a hiker wishing to see all of the natural wonders of the Hudson River Valley and its surroundings. Softcover, 385 pp, color maps, photos, and illus.	Price $22.95 CCCD Members $18.35
Other Catskill Region Favorites
	Green Enchantments: A Catskill Outdoor Guide and Collected Essays by Michael Boyajian A full color guide organized by geographical region, each divided into Wild Forest and Wilderness Areas, including an overview, list of key natural attractions area map, and travel instructions making it easy for the reader to create a Catskill adventure. Softcover, 359 pp	Price $19.95 CCCD Members $15.95
	Harvest Home Cassette Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Tour the seasons with the original and traditional tunes performed by Jay & Molly in small groups, followed by their Harvest Home Suite, performed with the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. 14 tracks totalling over 60 minutes of tunes	Price $8.50 CCCD Members $6.80
	A Painters Path through the Catskill Mountains by Robert Selkowitz Robert Selkowitz is a professional fine artist whose original oil and pastel paintings are widely collected and published. He is known for his relaxing paintings of porches and verandas overlooking sea and lake, gardens and landscape. This is a 115 page, full color, collection of landscapes in pastel with maps, poetry and more. Softcover, 115 pp.	Price $19.95 CCCD Members $15.95
	Catskill Region Map A section shown on left. This new and update version of the award-winning map from The Catskill Center covers the entire Catskill region; defined as Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, and southern Albany Counties. Our Catskill Region is larger than the State of Connecticut, and this shaped-relief topography map is the only one that depicts it with great detail and in full-color. It includes historic sites (points of interest), peak elevations, recreation areas, Catskill Park boundary, NYC Watershed, state parks, and wildlife areas. 30" x 36", Folded (envelope included) or rolled	Price $5.95 CCCD Members $4.75
	Images of the Northern Catskills Gift Cards by Francis X. Driscoll Back by popular demand, this is a brand new collection of five stunning photo gift cards with matching envelops. Each 5"x7" card is an original color photograph signed by the artist, depicting scenic landscapes in the Catskills. Visit the photo gallery to see all five images!	Price $17.50 CCCD Members $14.00
	OUT OF OUR MINDS A Collection of works by "Writers in the Mountains" "Out of Our Minds", the second publication of work by WIM writers, is now available! This collection features the work of 39 writers representing WIM classes from the first to the most recent. There are 60 different pieces including poetry, essays, stories, and memoir. "WIM, as we informally call ourselves, began in 1992 when Shelley A. Barre offered a course in Journal Writing. From this original group of eight participants, present day enrollment has mushroomed to over two hundred students. Workshops now include Journal, Fiction, Poetry, Play-writing, as well as advanced workshops where manuscripts are critiqued and evaluated in depth" Edited by: Barbara Apoian and Sally Fairbairn. Softcover, 231 pp	Price $13.95 CCCD Members $11.15
	Roadside Geology of New York by Bradford Van Diver Road by road, the author carefully points out in layman's terms the complex bedrock geology and glacial sculpture that combine to create the many landscapes of NY. Anyone interested in geology, general natural history, geography, or history of NY will find this book an indispensible and enjoyable reference at the most fundamental level. Softcover, 400 pp, illus.	Price $15.00 CCCD Members $12.00
	Shawangunk: Adventure, Exploration, History and Epiphany from a Mountain Wilderness by Marc B. Fried This book provides that stance, that vision that has been central to American literature and experience: the testimony of a writer who has gone to the woods to live deliberately. Each reader will find his own annunciation here; each reader will grasp her own epiphany. He writes for all who have dreamed, and still dream, of doing so. Hardcover, 171 pp.	Price $17.95 CCCD Members $14.40
ROGER ROLOFF POETRY COLLECTION Buy all 3 for $45.00, Member Price $36.00
	Natural Gifts by Roger Roloff 45 poems including an ice-cold boiling spring, a close encounter with a black bears, some surprising orchids, an astounding wild blueberry patch, and even a secret swimming hole. Discover, too, the athletic prowess on display in the spring migration of North American Warblers, the precarious life of an overwintering Carolina Wren, and the unforgettable singing of one wood thrush. Illustrations by Ilka List softcover, 74 pp.	Price $18.00 CCCD Members $14.40
	The Poetry of the Earth by Roger Roloff The Poetry of the Earth contains sonnets; ballads; poems in blank verse, terza rima, rhymed couplets, alternately rhymed lines, and rhymed quatrains; and a sestina. Eight of the 45 poems are complemented by beautiful and insightful pen-and-ink illustrations by Ilka List. softcover, 74 pp.	Price $16.00 CCCD Members $12.80
	Gathered from the Wild: Poems of a Wanderer by Roger Roloff Consisting of 38 poems with Illustrations by Anne Schley Ross, this volume is divided into four seasonal sections and includes selected poems from two decades. Most of the poems and illustrations refer to Ulster County and surrounding Hudson Valley settings, and both the Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains figure prominently in the poet's expressive verses. softcover, 72 pp.	Price $14.00 CCCD Members $11.20
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