Noah John Rondeau: Adirondack Hermit

Although the Adirondacks have had their share of hermits down through the ages, there were two who were outstanding; Adirondack French Louie and Noah John Rondeau. Rondeau was known as the Mayor of Cold River (population 1) in the heart of the Adirondack High Peak section of Essex County. During his days at his Cold River hermitage, Rondeau kept a diary-much of it in code. He also wrote numerous lengthy letters and practiced his own matchless brand of poetry. Extensive selections from both are included.