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vii Thanks I owe a great deal to many generous people. John Ailes, Maurice Donohue, Marshall Sprague, and David Vis encouraged me to make the commitment. The following highlanders provided literature : Jerry Atkins, Russell LaFollette, Gerald Lewis, Harold Parsons, Andy Rogers, Bob Smith, Gary Strawn, Charlie Streisel, Roger Thomas, Dr. Randy Thornhill, Ro Wauer, and Dr. Peter White. Dr. Quinn Constantz and Gary Wilson helped with the field work. For word processing help, I thank Tammy Barnes, Mary Kay Clem, Carol Fultz, Beth and Betty Loy, Jo Ann Shepherd, Jane Small, Bill and Dan Snyder, and Robby Pyles. Several chapters were critically reviewed by Dr. George Bunting, Mike Clark, Rick Eades, Phil Gallery, Bob Groves, Mode Johnson, Jim Matheson, Philip Nixon, Ron Preston, Jim Rawson, Gian Rocco, Tom Stump, Dave Trimmier, and Paula Worden. The following people read and criticized the entire manuscript: Sylvia Donohue, Dr. Ed Flaccus, Dr. Bronson Griscom, Eric Patterson, Dr. Gary Evans, Kat Ort, Danny Williams, and several classes of biology students. Although their contributions do not fit neatly into a single category, I appreciate the help of the following mountaineers: Rodney Bartgis, Fred Carter, Grey Cassell, Dr. Patrick Conner, Kathy Emerson, Bob Faulkner, Ashley Judd, Dr. Ross Kiester, Gary Morfoot, Shirley Parsons, Arlene Saville, Charlie See, Phyllis Starkey, Harold Smallwood, John Rimel, and Linda Ullery. Two anonymous reviewers provided good ideas for this second edition . My wife, Nancy Ailes, helped me every step of the way. Thanks to all. George Constantz May 1, 2004 ...

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