At the Glacier's Edge A Natural History of Long Island from the Narrows to Montauk Point

"McCully sure can write about nature. . . . At the Glacier's Edge is brimming with beautiful descriptions of Long Island's beaches, marshes, lakes, rivers, grasslands, and woods. She offers precise details in fresh language as she shares historical, scientific, and personal accounts of these places. She synthesizes careful research and insightful reflections with her own observations. Gorgeous photos also taken by the author accompany her written descriptions. Together, Ms. McCully's text and images create a compelling invitation to readers to get out and explore and a powerful call to action to 'preserve and restore' these endangered places on Long Island." (East Hampton Star) "McCully addresses the need for more treatments of the natural history of our coasts and does it in a comprehensive and engaging manner. In her well-written survey of frequent visits to locations all over the area, her treatment of glaciers and glaciation provides a perfect context, especially for Long Island, one of the most geologically dynamic locations in North America. I recommend this work with complete enthusiasm!" - Kenneth W. Able (author of Coastal Landscapes: South Jersey from the Air (Rutgers University Press)) "McCully repeatedly establishes a strong and evocative sense of place, transporting the reader around 'island' space and time in a way that illuminates both dimensions. Her writing is naturally elegant and admirably sound." - John R. Waldman (author of Heartbeats in the Muck: The History, Sea Life, and Environment of New York Harbor)