The Hudson: A History

The Hudson River has always played a vital role in American culture. Flowing through a valley of sublime scenery, the river connects only America's past, present and future. This book traces the river through four centuries, recounting the stories of explorers and traders, artists and writers, entrepreneurs and industrialists, environmentalists and conservatives - have been shaped by the river, and those who helped to shape. Compelling narrative of the faith of the Hudson River at the site of the history of the United States of America and the imagination. Update the praises of the forest of words that ...