Legends and Lore of the Hudson Highlands
Author | : Jonathan Kruk |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2018-07-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781439664827 |
ISBN-13 | : 143966482X |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Download or read book Legends and Lore of the Hudson Highlands written by Jonathan Kruk and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-23 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hudson Highlands launched revolutions of independence, industry and creativity, and have long enchanted artists and hikers with countless mysteries that 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. Professional storyteller Jonathan Kruk unveils a treasure of stories of the historic, mysterious and colorful Hudson Highlands.