Encountering Stumpton: An Adirondack Tale John Vesty Outskirts Press ISBN: 1-59800-515-4 Fiction, Humor Reviewed by Mona Lisa Safai Whether sitting in the Burnt Toast Café gossiping about who the newest stranger in town was, getting that last minute tool at the Eternal Hinge Hardware, or learning about the long history of Stumpton at Museum from the ever knowledgeable Betty Phelps Thomas, this town never lacked charm or a unique style of its own. In Encountering Stumpton: An Adirondack Tale, John Vesty writes an only too common story of the struggle between communities and government. Stumpton is a small town, untouched in the Adirondack Mountains. The characters in Stumpton are lively, resourceful, and overall good natured. There is a strong sense of loyalty and belonging. Their devotion to Stumpton becomes apparent when the state agency wants to overtake the town through eminent domain. When a state agency lawyer sees Stumpton for beauty it has to offers changes sides and helps the town, things heat up. He begins to use his knowledge against the state agency. Hence, the fight to possess Stumpton escalates. Through imagery, humor, and precise dialogue, Vesty brings these characters to his audience full force. Stumpton grows on its visitors for all its natural delights and real human appeal. Encountering Stumpton: An Adirondack Tale is refreshing, entertaining, and clever.

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