Newichawannock Reflections : Memories of Great East Lake

An anecdotal history of a lake visited by Teddy Roosevelt, TV personality Dave Garroway and architect Royal Barry Wills, as well as ordinary folks who for generations have cherished the tranquility of this pristine vacation spot. Filled with recollections of the days before refrigerators, Jet Skis and paved roads, the book is built around tales gleaned from more than 40 tape-recorded interviews with long-time "campers," some with family connections dating to the late 1800s. Details the native population, the original grants from King James, the colonial-era owners, and early conflicts between industrial and recreational interests; also includes vintage photos, maps, property ownership history and pro-active efforts of the Great East Lake Improvement Association to preserve the lake's pristine water quality.Great East Lake Improvement Association is the author of 'Newichawannock Reflections : Memories of Great East Lake', published 2007 under ISBN 9780979529818 and ISBN 0979529816.