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Legends and lore of the Hudson Highlands / Jonathan Kruk.

By: Publisher: Charleston, SC : The History Press, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Description: 173 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781609498740
  • 1609498747
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 974.73 23
LOC classification:
  • F127.H8 K78 2018
Contents:
Introducing the Hudson Highlands -- Sunshine wigwam -- Revolution in the Highlands -- Washington's watch chain -- Denizens of the Highlands -- Supernatural on the Hudson -- Wonders of the Hudson Highlands.
Summary: "The Hudson Highlands launched revolutions of independence, industry, and creativity and have long enchanted artists and hikers. Mysteries still thrive in the area. Leni-Lenape legend told of an ancient giant slumbering between Storm King and Breakneck Ridge. During the Revolution, George Washington saved the new nation from a military coup by donning glasses. The ghost of the twice-hanged pirate William Kidd returns to secluded caves and hamlets in the highlands to guard his treasure." -- From cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-173).

Introducing the Hudson Highlands -- Sunshine wigwam -- Revolution in the Highlands -- Washington's watch chain -- Denizens of the Highlands -- Supernatural on the Hudson -- Wonders of the Hudson Highlands.

"The Hudson Highlands launched revolutions of independence, industry, and creativity and have long enchanted artists and hikers. Mysteries still thrive in the area. Leni-Lenape legend told of an ancient giant slumbering between Storm King and Breakneck Ridge. During the Revolution, George Washington saved the new nation from a military coup by donning glasses. The ghost of the twice-hanged pirate William Kidd returns to secluded caves and hamlets in the highlands to guard his treasure." -- From cover.