The Extraordinary Adirondack Journey of Clarence Petty

Raised in the heart of the Adirondack wilderness between Tupper and Saranac Lakes, Petty overcame his humble beginnings and pursued a variety of careers as wilderness guide, forester, Civilian Conservations Corps camp director, World War II pilot, district ranger, and aerial forest fighter - ultimately leaving an indelible mark as a lifelong advocate for the protection of the wilderness."--BOOK JACKET.