'River of Dreams: The Hudson Valley in Historic Postcards' Hudson Valley

'River of Dreams: The Hudson Valley in Historic Postcards' Hudson ValleyIn this fascinating book, a leading historian takes us on a different kind of journey up the Hudson. George J. Lankevich has chosen 64 postcards most from the first half of the 20th century to chronicle the changing landscape of the Hudson Valley. North from the gritty riverfront factories of Yonkers, past the towering bluffs of the Palisades, we travel upstream, stopping to sample the remarkable variety of the river's changing course. Here's a rich

one that contains a substantially improved image of the African American community

sometimes by captivating an audience

from 1823 to 1963

Perfect for Spring

” “Election Cake

Maurice Hinchey

this book shows readers that no matter what obstacles may be in their paths

Explore the hidden corners of the Hudson Valley and get to know its rich history

They will leave you with fresh ideas about what the inspiring past implies for our uncertain future

For 140 years

part one discusses the history of St

By David Levine