The Buzz on Lake George brings to life the early years of the powerful inboards, the heyday of stock utility outboard racing, and the modern-day tale of restoring Gingerly, a boat that is a part of that history. Read tales of the wealthy gentlemen owners and drivers who thrilled the crowds with their high-performance inboards prior to the Depression. Share in the memories of stock utility outboard racers who competed after WWII. Read about famed boatbuilder Marcel Raveau and Gingerly, one of his custom boats from 1956. This book contains about 100 rarely seen photographs of the boats, drivers, trophies, medals, spectators, and other regatta memorabilia.
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Come along on a visit to the lakeside hamlet of Downtown in New York's Adirondack Mountains. Find out how the town got its name, and meet some of the quirky characters who live there. Learn how the residents entertain themselves. You might even decide that you'd like to live there yourself. But beware of the winter months, when Downtown sidewalks get rolled up and driving on the icy roads can lead to some unexpected turns.
Written with Frank Leonbruno, who recounts his 42 years of experience as a New York State ranger on Lake George (1941-1983). This book is based on Frank's own reminiscences, conversations with Lake George area natives and campers, and his own research into historical documents. It relates the history of individual islands -- private as well as state-owned -- and addresses important environmental issues such as island erosion..