From the dinosaurs and the glaciers to the first native peoples and the first European settlers, from Dutch and English Colonial rule to American Revolution, from the slave trade to the Civil War, from the railroads and the robber barons to today's mass hipster exodus from New York City and the rise of farm-to-table restaurants and craft beer pubs, the Hudson Valley has quite a story to tell. A History of the Hudson Valley: The First 250 Million Years chronicles the Valley's history and charms. Often funny, sometimes ...
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From the dinosaurs and the glaciers to the first native peoples and the first European settlers, from Dutch and English Colonial rule to American Revolution, from the slave trade to the Civil War, from the railroads and the robber barons to today's mass hipster exodus from New York City and the rise of farm-to-table restaurants and craft beer pubs, the Hudson Valley has quite a story to tell. A History of the Hudson Valley: The First 250 Million Years chronicles the Valley's history and charms. Often funny, sometimes personal, this collection of easy-to-read essays by takes a unique look at the rich and wonderful history of the Hudson Valley. These easy-to-digest pieces look at many of the Hudson Valley's most important and interesting people, places, and events.
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