I used to have a goal of purchasing every book revision to both the Discover the Adirondacks series and the ADK Club books. Looking at the latest editions however, it just seems that so little changes from one edition to another. While significant trailhead or trail changes are usually covered, the main body of content for most trails has remained the same for decades. I realize that it would be impractical to re-write entire books, and historical content need not change. But some of the little tidbits of info could sure use updating. As an example, there are some trail descriptions in the Discover series that state, "at the leanto, coyote may be heard at night, or a barred-owl might be seen along a certain section of the trail, etc." But these words first appeared 25 years ago and have never changed! Do we think that the same Barred Owl the author saw 25 years ago is still on that branch?
In summary, it might be more incentive to purchase revisions if more content were updated and not just trail closings, parking lot changes, etc. Especially in teh Discover series, the more interesting nature and visual info that perhaps Barbara first wonderfully shared with us, at some point needs a new set of eyes.
Any thoughts?
In summary, it might be more incentive to purchase revisions if more content were updated and not just trail closings, parking lot changes, etc. Especially in teh Discover series, the more interesting nature and visual info that perhaps Barbara first wonderfully shared with us, at some point needs a new set of eyes.
Any thoughts?
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