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Doc : Orra A. Phelps, M.D., Adirondack Naturalist and Mountaineer

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Overview

Mary Arakelian's biography of Dr. Orra Phelps is the story of an exceptional woman whose unselfish contribution to our knowledge of the Adirondacks is a legacy still enjoyed by lovers of the outdoors. Using letters written between Orra and her mother, the author provides an intimate portrait of Orra's life as a physician, naturalist, botanist, hiker, mountaineer, teacher, and writer. From the hardship of growing up at the turn of the century, through her difficult years as a woman in medical school, to her writing of the Adirondack Mountain Club's 1934 Guide to Adirondack Trails, Arakelian introduces us to a gifted woman. Phelps's intelligence, physical stamina, and boundless enthusiasm underscore her legacy as one of New York State's truly remarkable women of the 20th century.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780925168665
  • ISBN-10: 0925168661
  • Publisher: North Country Books
  • Publish Date: December 2020
  • Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.45 pounds
  • Page Count: 326

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