The Hudson: America's River

About this book

Frances F. Dunwell presents a rich portrait of the Hudson and of the visionary people whose deep relationship with the river inspires 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 shows 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 rivers influence on art and architecture engineering and conservation.