Titles By William J. O'Hern and more from Forager Press
A Classic Adirondack Paddle
For generations, Camden area scouts, families, and like-minded friends who enjoy paddling Adirondack waters have taken the route told about by Camden resident, William J. “Jay” O’Hern’s newest book, A Classic Adirondack Paddle.
Adirondack Adventures
By Roy Reehil and William J. O'Hern The early adventures of Harvey Dunham to the writing of Adirondack French Louie. Over 240 vintage photographs, maps and illustrations.
Adirondack Camp Stories
From the simplest backwoods shelters to restful boarding houses and hotels, these are the true tales of remarkable guides and game protectors, accounts of hermits, and camp camaraderie that draw the reader back to an earlier time in the mountains.
Adirondack Characters and Campfire Yarns
The who, what and where of Adirondack pioneer life including Guides, trappers and hermits and how they made their livings.
Paperback, 256 pages
Adirondack Kaleidoscope and North Country Characters
An incredible anthology of Adirondack history and folklore. Dozens of fascinating stories. Paperback only.
Adirondack Logging, Stories, Memories, and Cookhouse Chronicles from Adirondack and Tug Hill Lumber Camps:
Life and Times in the Early Years of Logging Mechanization. Logging and lumberjacks have long been important parts of American history, but there has been little documentation about lumber activities with early gas and diesel-powered machinery.
Adirondack Memories and Campfire Stories
Interesting stories about Adirondack history, places, and its communities. This anthology includes thrillers and adventurous exploring in the mountains.
The Adirondacks'
Moose River Plains Vol. 1
Life Around the Indian Clearing
By William J. O'Hern
History of the Moose River Plains Wild Forest.
More than 700 pages with hundreds of pictures.
Adirondack Stories of the Black River Country
A glimpse into life a century ago in the southwestern Adirondacks. Paperback, 244 pages
Adirondack Timber Cruising
Adirondack Timber Cruising takes the reader on a journey that visits the development of timber cruising, logging, forestry, and our relationship to our physical environment. It tells us it is not enough to use forest resources wisely, with the idea that forestry is an end in itself; the end is greater human happiness, and forestry is merely a means to that end.
Adirondack Wilds, Exploring the Haunts of Noah John Rondeau:
Explore little-known haunts of the famed hermit, Noah John Rondeau. Learn fascinating particulars not before revealed about this remarkable approachable woodsman who gained nationwide fame in the later 1940s.
Fame & Shekels
Fame and Shekels: Noah John Rondeau at the Sportsmen's Shows is a fascinating read for those who are already admirers of the legendary hermit, and readers for whom Noah is a new subject are in for a treat. Learning about the backwoods philosophy of Noah John Rondeau is a lesson not to be missed.
Life In A North Woods Lumber Camp
Historical Commentary by William J. O’Hern "Life in a North Woods Lumber Camp" is a well-written story that focuses on delivering a character-driven first-person rendition of America’s logging history that sparkles with hilarious adventures, wry descriptions of troubles and triumphs, and stories about the amusing camp characters from a personal-experience standpoint.
Life With Noah: Stories and Adventures of Richard Smith with Noah John Rondeau
The stories and adventures of Richard Smith with Noah John Rondeau,
Adirondack hermit.
Paperback: 288 pages.
Noah John Rondeau's Adirondack Wilderness Days
Why did Noah create his code? What secrets does it contain? Learn the answers in Noah John Rondeau’s Adirondack Wilderness Days. Features over 135 vintage photographs and illustrations.
Spring Trout & Strawberry Pancakes
A combination of Farmer’s Almanac, Readers’ Digest and histories which have distinguished the author in the past. A perfect addition to any modern home kitchen, library bookshelf, camp or backpack.
The Hermit And Us
Experience life with the Mayor of Cold River City-Population 1, through the memories and photos who frequently visited the mountain hermitage of Noah John Rondeau.
Under An Adirondack Influence, The Life of A. L. Byron-Curtiss, 1871-1959
By William J. O'Hern and Roy E. Reehil The life and stories of the Adirondack minister and outdoorsman A. L. Byron-Curtiss author of The Life and Adventures of Nat Foster Trapper and Hunter of the Adirondacks. Over 60 vintage photographs.
Adirondack Memoir; Camping in the Moose River Plains 1964-2024
By Matthew T. Beal
A journey through wild landscapes and cherished memories,
A Lady in the Lake – New! revised edition
By George C. Ortloff Cover art by Stephen Fletcher True story of the mystery of the perfectly preserved body of a lady discovered in the cold waters of Lake Placid.
Wilderness Song
By Stephen Fletcher A rollicking and uplifting tale, in which you will experience the wonders of the wilderness – mountain vistas, the sound of wind in the branches, the rush of brooks over stones. Also the beating of human hearts filled with joy, wonder, and love.
Girls Don’t Do That; The Anne LaBastille Story
by Yvona Fast Illustrated by Stephen Fletcher The story of pioneering Anne LaBastille, who as a young girl was fascinated by the great outdoors and made it her dream to live in the wilderness.
2027 High Peaks Calendar
By Jonathan Zaharek The 2027 Adirondack High Peaks Calendar is the seventh annual calendar by Adirondack landscape photographer, filmmaker, and guidebook author Jonathan Zaharek. Featuring 12 seasonal images from New York’s High Peaks region, this wall calendar includes mountain views, lakes, winter scenes, night skies, aerial perspectives, fall color, and dramatic Adirondack landscapes.