hudson river (n.y. and n.j.)

"A woman in a canoe takes the reader on a journey down the Hudson River, from its source, a lake in the Adirondack Mountains, to the point where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at New York City. Includes a note on the history of the Hudson River"--Provided by publisher.

A fictionalized account of Henry Hudson's third attempt to find the Northwest Passage, sailing up what will come to be known as the Hudson River, accompanied by his twelve-year-old son.

Captain Elijah Twain rescues a mermaid from the Hudson River and nurses her back to health in the secrecy of his cabin, while the owner of the steamboat Twain captains, Lafayette, harbors secrets of his own. Meanwhile, reclusive author C.G. Beaverton publishes a new book that may hold answers for both men.

Photographic tour along the Hudson River from its source at Lake Tear of the Clouds to Manhattan, with descriptive passages and relevant writings by nineteenth and twentieth century authors.

Explores the history and geological features of the Hudson River, the largest river in the state of New York; discusses its wildlife, people and communities, trade, and industries; and looks at the river as a source of water, power, and entertainment.

An account of the author's 315-mile canoe trip down the Hudson River. Accompanied by color photographs and maps.

Provides a comprehensive history of the Hudson River and its influence on the politics, economics, and social aspects of America. Includes illustrations.

Traces the history of the Hudson River, focusing on the diverse people who have settled along the river's banks throughout history.

The story of the Hudson River from its discovery and exploration by Henry Hudson, through the Revolutionary War, to its present uses.