The Hudson River Highlands
Title | The Hudson River Highlands PDF eBook |
Author | Frances F. Dunwell |
Publisher | Columbia University Press |
Pages | 314 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780231070430 |
Discusses the area's folklore and history, its portrayal in art, the role of West Point as a gateway to America, and the creation of Bear Mountain Park.
The Hudson
Title | The Hudson PDF eBook |
Author | Frances F. Dunwell |
Publisher | Columbia University Press |
Pages | 403 |
Release | 2008-04-10 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0231509960 |
“A commanding and inspiring biography of a river that gave rise to an art movement, progressive social quests, [and] landmark environmental cases.” —Booklist (starred review) Includes maps, photos, and illustrations Frances F. Dunwell presents a rich portrait of the Hudson and of the visionary people whose deep relationship with the river inspired changes in American history and culture. Lavishly illustrated with color plates of Hudson River School paintings, period engravings, and glass plate photography, The Hudson captures the spirit of the river through the eyes of its many admirers. It reveals the crucial role of the Hudson in the shaping of Manhattan, the rise of the Empire State, and the trajectory of world trade and global politics, as well as the river’s influence on art and architecture, engineering, and conservation. “A story of interaction between people and the environment and a story of continuing inspiration and renewal.” —Library Journal
The Hudson Highlands
Title | The Hudson Highlands PDF eBook |
Author | William T. Howell |
Publisher | Walking News |
Pages | 488 |
Release | 1982-03-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780915850037 |
The Hudson River & the Highlands
Title | The Hudson River & the Highlands PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Glenn Ketchum |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN |
Photography of trees, rivers and streams.
Legends and Lore of the Hudson Highlands
Title | Legends and Lore of the Hudson Highlands PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Kruk |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1609498747 |
The Hudson Highlands launched revolutions of independence, industry and creativity, and have long enchanted artists and hikers with countless mysteries that still thrive in the area. Leni-Lenape legend told of an ancient giant slumbering between Storm King and Breakneck Ridge. During the Revolution, George Washington saved the new nation from a military coup by donning glasses. The ghost of the twice-hanged pirate William Kidd returns to secluded caves and hamlets in the Highlands to guard his treasure. Professional storyteller Jonathan Kruk unveils a treasure of stories of the historic, mysterious and colorful Hudson Highlands.
The Hudson Highlands
Title | The Hudson Highlands PDF eBook |
Author | William Thompson Howell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 191 |
Release | 1933 |
Genre | Highlands of the Hudson Forest Reservation |
ISBN |
The Hudson Highlands
Title | The Hudson Highlands PDF eBook |
Author | Wallace Bruce |
Publisher | BoD – Books on Demand |
Pages | 30 |
Release | 2024-06-18 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 338551715X |
Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.