Report
Report

Author: New York State Library

Publisher:

Published: 1918

Total Pages: 772

ISBN-13:

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Contested Terrain
Contested Terrain

Author: Philip G. Terrie

Publisher: Syracuse University Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9780815605706

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This work shows how expectations about land use, combined with interactions with nature have defined the Adirondacks. Outlining the disputes for the control of the land, the author introduces the key players from the residents, landholders, to preservationists and developers.

The Hudson
The Hudson

Author: Frances F. Dunwell

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2008-04-10

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 0231509960

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“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