For two centuries, Mount Washington has been the object of countless writers� wonder and fascination. In this volume, more than twenty previously written pieces inspired by New England�s highest peak have been carefully selected, and collectively these cover nearly every aspect of the mountain�s storied past. Tag along on early explorations of the White Mountains and its fabled Presidential Range. Follow the history of the nation�s first mountain-climbing train and witness many of Mount Washington�s tales of human tragedies. Editor and area historian Mike Dickerman explores the captivating history of one of the Granite State�s most remarkable places.