AMC Field Guide to New England Alpine Summits

by Allison Bell, Nancy Slack, Allison W. Bell

A great lightweight guide to trailside plants, geology, and more throughout New England's high mountains. Nearly 200 full-color photographs in an easy-to-use format.It is the tripper's perfect... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1878239384
• ISBN13: 9781878239389
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.5" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A history, guide and plant guide for alpine adventures.

This little book covers the history, geology, weather and climate of the New England mountain summits. It takes you upward through the northern hardwood forest, transition zone, spruce-fir zone, balsam fir zone and the alpine zone. It is an identification guide to the plants, their habitats and communities. Animals -- birds, amphibians, mammals and insects -- are described. The book design and layout are clear and attractive. I give the photos A, the reproduction A-. There is an index to the illustrated species, scientific and common names. Altogether it is an exquisite, small book to carry on the trail and to enjoy by the fireside. 96 pages. Alison Robb