NEW: Up River: Man-Made Sites of Interest on the Hudson from the Battery to Troy Center For Land Use Interpretation American Regional Landscape Series ISBN 0922233292 Millions of people in New York and New Jersey consider the Hudson River as familiar as their own backyard yet only have a superficial knowledge of the landscape and land use of this river's waterfront. This beautiful book deepens readers' understanding with an aerial portrait of the river’s shores from the Battery, at the southernmost tip of Manhattan, to the river's origin near Albany. Focusing on man-made sites rarely seen by those who travel along the river’s banks, some of which can only be seen aerially, the book showcases the shore area’s vanishing (or vanished) avenues, prisons, power plants, quarries, parks, condos, and redevelopments. Up River’s photos and accompanying succinct text tell the story of how this river was used in developing industry and modern America from Revolutionary times through 19th-century exploitation of the waterfront to the beginnings of environmental activism that protects famous vistas from the quarriers of the Palisades. Blast Books, 2008. Hardcover. Few left in stock - order soon. Special discount price.

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The Hudson's Worst Steamboat Disaster! The Wreck of the Henry Clay

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The Hudson, (Rivers of America) by Carl Lamson Carmer ISBN 0030893879 A prolific writer of prose, poetry, and regional history, Carl Carmer's writings about upstate New York, where he was born and lived for much of his life, firmly established him as a folk historian and master storyteller. The Hudson, originally published in 1939, is the most popular of these writings. Best of the Rivers of America series, The Hudson includes tales of white-sailed sloops and steamboats racing from Albany to New York, old whalers and trader sea dogs of the Catskill shore, showboats playing anti-rent melodramas to incite farmers against their landlords. There are stories of great disasters and heroic deeds, the efforts of the Hudson River School to capture "sublimity" on canvas and the quarrelsome and rough-and-tumble life of the Dutch along the river's banks. This commemorative fiftieth anniversary edition features 16 new drawings by Hudson River artist Edward J. McLaughlin, a foreward by New York historian Louis C. Jones, and an afterword by Roger Panetta, professor of history at the College of New Rochelle. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1974. Soft Cover Book Condition: Used, Good Priced as low as $1.00!

Life Along the Hudson by Allan Keller ISBN 0912882204 The story of the majestic Hudson River and the life along its banks. A picture of life along the river at every step of the way, including facts and fables, legends and living realities. It is the story of sloops and steamers, shad fishing and ice cutting, the splendor of the Palisades and the stately homes of the well-born. From Revolutionary battles to the Hudson River School of painting, life along the river through the ages comes to life in Keller's kaleidoscopic view of one of our great national treasures. A new Foreword by Hudson historian Alfred Marks brings this classic volume up-to-date. Sleepy Hollow Restorations, Tarrytown, NY, 1976 Soft Cover Book Condition: Used, Good Priced as low as $1.00!

The Hudson: A History by Tom Lewis ISBN 0300119909 The Hudson River has always played a vital role in American culture, uniquely connecting America's past with its present and future. This book traces the course of the river through four centuries, inviting readers to view the river from a wider perspective than ever before. Yale University Press, 2007 Paperback Book Condition: Brand New and Used available

Hudson River Journey: Images from Lake Tear of the Clouds to New York Harbor by Joanne Michaels, photos by Hardie Truesdale ISBN 0881505943

Book Description This stunning photographic journey follows the path of the Hudson River from north to south, through the Catskills and the surrounding valley region, all the way to New York City. Bursting with historical, cultural, and natural abundance, the Hudson River Valley region has captured the imaginations and the hearts of generations of writers, artists, and adventurers. Now two Hudson Valley natives have teamed up to capture the beauty and the passion of this special region. More than 100 full-color photos lavishly display the varied terrain from the sheer, abrupt cliffs of the Shawangunk range to the quiet, tidal backwaters along the river and the serene mystique of the fertile countryside. From covered bridges to lighthouses, from ice climbing to bucolic vistas, there is something here for every set of eyes. Photos are gracefully complemented with rich text from one of the region's most experienced and dedicated travel writers. 95 color photographs, appendix. About the Author Hardie Truesdale's photography has been represented by galleries throughout the country. National Geographic Books, the Sierra Club, the Audubon Society, The Mohonk Preserve, and The Nature Conservancy have all featured his work. He lives in Gardiner, New York. Joanne Michaels is the author of six books, including The Best of the Hudson River Valley and Catskill Mountains: An Explorer's Guide and Let's Take the Kids: Great Places to go with Children in New York's Hudson Valley. The former editor-in-chief of Hudson Valley magazine, she lives in Woodstock, New York. Book Condition: Hardcover, Brand New and Used available

River of Dreams by George J. Lankevich ISBN 0823225798 In this book, George J. Lankevich has chosen 64 postcards - most from the first half of the 20th century - to chronicle the changing landscape of the Hudson Valley. North from the gritty riverfront factories of Yonkers, past the towering bluffs of the Palisades, we travel upstream, stopping to sample the remarkable variety of its changing course. Here's a portfolio of scenes that convey the extraordinary vitality of Hudson Valley history - from stately mansions at Hyde Park and Pocantico Hills to the small river ports that sent bricks and grain down to New York City. There's West Point, strong on its stone embankment, and, nearby, relaxed scenes of vacationers taking a cruise on one of the historic day boats.Lankevich's concise narrative of the four-hundred-year legacy of Henry Hudson's discovery flows as smoothly as these snapshot chronicles of a past that still resonates today. River of Dreams is an essential guide to the spirit of a great place - a must for visitors and locals alike. From its crystal headwaters at Lake Tear of the Clouds in the Adirondack Mountains to its majestic embrace by the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of New York Bay, the Hudson River is not only one of America's greatest waterways. The river and its valley are among America's greatest treasures - home to unrivaled natural beauty and a rich historic legacy that lives on in the great cities and small towns that line its shores. In this fascinating book, a leading historian takes us on a different kind of journey up the Hudson. George J. Lankevich has chosen 64 postcards - most from the first half of the 20th century - to chronicle the changing landscape of the Hudson Valley. North from the gritty riverfront factories of Yonkers, past the towering bluffs of the Palisades, we travel upstream, stopping to sample the remarkable variety of the river's changing course. Here's a rich portfolio of scenes that convey the extraordinary vitality of Hudson Valley history - from stately mansions at Hyde Park and Pocantico Hills to the small river ports that sent bricks and grain down to New York City. There's West Point, strong on its stone embankment, and, nearby, relaxed scenes of vacationers taking a cruise on one of the historic day boats. Lankevich's concise, colorful narrative of the four-hundred-year legacy of Henry Hudson's discovery flows as smoothly as these snapshot chronicles of a past that still resonates today. "River of Dreams" is an essential guide to the spirit of a great place - a must for visitors and locals alike. Fordham University Press Publication Date: 2006 Binding: Paperback Book Condition: Brand New and Used avail. Pages: 236

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The Traveler's Guide to the Hudson River Valley by Tim Mulligan ISBN 0375753427 Describes museums, historic sites, mansions, and points of interest along the Hudson River. Random House, 1999 Paperback Book Condition: Used, Good Priced as low as $1.00!

Best Hikes With Children in the Catskills & Hudson River Valley Lewis, Cynthia C.; Lewis, Thomas J. ISBN 0898863228 Guides to day hikes and overnighters for families. Tips on hiking with kids, safety, and fostering a wilderness ethic. Mountaineers Books, 1992 Paperback Book Condition: Used, Good Priced under $2.00!

THE FOLLOWING BOOKS ARE ALL BRAND NEW:

DEFENDING THE HUDSON In the American Revolution

HOOPLA ON THE HUDSON The 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration

THE BATTLE OF FORT MONTGOMERY A Short History

THE SLOOPS OF THE HUDSON Introduction by Pete Seeger

CHANGING TIDES Tivoli Bays, A Hudson River Wetland

THE STAMP OF F.D.R. New Deal Post Offices in the Mid-Husdon Valley

THE HUDSON RIVER'S WORST STEAMBOAT DISASTER ====================== "Fire at Riverdale!" (Excerpt from Chapter 3) ======================

It was called a race by some while others denied the accusations. Whatever the truth, the steamboat Henry Clay burned on the shore of the Hudson River at Riverdale taking dozens of innocent lives. Death Passage on the Hudson: The Wreck of the Henry Clay chronicles the catastrophic events that occurred on that July day in 1852 along with its devastating aftermath. In Part One of this two-part, illustrated and documented volume, Kris A. Hansen details the final death passage of the steamboat Henry Clay. The author brings to life the personal stories of several victims and survivors set within the tragic circumstances of the disaster. Some passengers of prestigious stature became victims while others, normally ordinary people, became heroes. For one person in particular the praises of bravery would not come until all the facts were determined. Hudson River Valley families with names such as Downing, DeWint, Schoonmaker, Bailey, and Kinsley were among the many affected by the tragic circumstances. The disaster, reported in the major newspapers of the day, drew national attention. Families, friends, and thousands of New Yorkers shared emotions of grief and disbelief, which were often intertwined with anger and outrage. Speculation arose that a race with the competing steamboat Armenia was responsible for the disaster. Negligence was suspected and the public demanded retribution. In the second part of the book, the author employs witness testimony and information obtained from legal documents to detail the public's search for truth at the official inquest and subsequent legal wrangling in the courts. Hansen has included within the text and attached appendices, information about several survivors, the known perished, the missing, and the unrecognized. More than 50 illustrations, including photographs, copies of legal documents, original newspaper articles and a map add to the understanding of the disaster. 208 pages, illustrated, 7 x 10, index. $18.00, paperback

As seen on the History Channel feature "BRICKS." ====================== "EPILOGUE FOR A DEPARTED INDUSTRY" (Excerpt from Chapter 7) ======================

At the beginning of the twentieth century, brick manufacturing was the dominant industry on the Hudson River. One hundred thirty manufacturers employed seven to eight thousand workers. It was the largest brickmaking region in the world, supplying vast amounts of this most essential building material to the fastest-growing city in the world. Spanning three and a half centuries, this industry ceased to exist in the year 2002. Included here are accounts of technological innovations, manufacturing methods, periods of enormous production, and wrenching business crises that transformed the entire industry. Elements of this history include the arrival of immigrants from Ireland, Italy, Hungary and the American South, as well as labor relations. George V. Hutton, a graduate of Williams College and Yale School of Architecture, is a retired architect with firsthand experience in brickmaking at the HUTTON Company in Kingston, New York. 240 pages, illustrated, 7 x 10, index, 2003, paperback Third Printing, 2007 $25.00 SPECIAL PRICE for Olde Brick Store customers: $22.50!