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The Hudson, America's river, Frances F. Dunwell

Label
The Hudson, America's river, Frances F. Dunwell
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The Hudson
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Responsibility statement
Frances F. Dunwell
Sub title
America's river
Summary
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
Target audience
adult
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Contributor
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