02266cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000310012824500680015926400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750000310041350802190044452011370066353400450180065300470184585600430189299900170193517823UtSlPG20260610133421.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a07032834  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF1061 aBruce, Wallace,d1844-191414aThe Hudson :bThree Centuries of History, Romance and Invention 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-22  aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Lesley Halamek and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by Cornell University Digital Collections)  a"The Hudson" by Wallace Bruce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This centennial edition delves into the rich history, romance, and inventions associated with the Hudson River over the course of three centuries. The text explores significant moments, figures, and the aesthetic grandeur of the river that connects New York City to Albany and serves as a vital artery of American culture and commerce.  At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by highlighting the historical significance of the Hudson, intertwining the legacies of explorers like Hendrick Hudson and inventors like Robert Fulton. He reflects on the river's majestic beauty and its role as a metaphoric "open book" of history, inviting readers to appreciate its stories, from indigenous peoples and early settlers to its transformation into a bustling transport route. Bruce enriches his narrative with poetic observations, emphasizing the Hudson as a source of inspiration and pride, portraying a captivating blend of exploration, artistic heritage, and the evolving American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHudson River (N.Y. and N.J.) -- Guidebooks40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17823  c59209d59209