Waterman, Laura and Guy. FOREST AND CRAG: A HISTORY OF HIKING, TRAIL BLAZING, AND ADVENTURE IN THE NORTHEAST MOUNTAINS. Boston: Appalachian Mountain Club, 1989. 1st edition, 2nd printing. 888 pp., black hardcover. Illustrated. An exhaustive and detailed history of climbing in Northeast mountains, primarily in New England, but also including much important information on early climbing in the Adirondacks. An essential reference, and interesting reading. Light wear to the edges of the dust jacket. Very good.