Hudson Valley Voyage: Through the Seasons, Through the Years is the first book to explore both the Hudson River Valley s awe-inspiring beauty and the last 400 years of its history, beginning with Henry Hudson s 1609 trip up the river that now bears his name. From fishermen netting springtime shad to a frosty, pumpkin-filled field, Ted Spiegel s unforgettable photographs capture the valley s four-season splendor. These full-color images celebrate the ways in which local residents and visitors alike enjoy all that the region has to offer. Reed Sparling s eye-opening text complemented by rare first-person recollections and historical documents offers a vivid, you are there account of the history of this landscape that defined America. To help you plan your own explorations, the book features a four-page map highlighting 90 historic and cultural sites house museums, Revolutionary War battlefields, art collections, and gorgeous gardens as well as an extensive tourism...