TY - BOOK AU - Kruk,Jonathan TI - Legends and lore of the Hudson Highlands SN - 9781609498740 AV - F127.H8 K78 2018 U1 - 974.73 23 PY - 2018/// CY - Charleston, SC PB - The History Press KW - Legends KW - New York (State) KW - Hudson Highlands KW - History KW - Folklore KW - fast KW - Hudson Highlands (N.Y.) N1 - 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 N2 - "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 ER -