Esopus (NY) (Images of America) [Paperback]

Karl R. Wick (Author), Susan B. Wick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2003

Located on the western shore of the Hudson River, the town of Esopus is known as "place of the small river, wellspring of creation." Here, Amerindians made wampum belts and forged treaties with rogue ambassador and pioneer Kit Davits; former slave Sojourner Truth began her freedom trail; Judge Parker wrote speeches for his presidential campaign; and on nearby riverbanks, John Burroughs pondered nature and composed his essays. Esopus, with its collection of more than two hundred images, tells not only of these historic figures but also of the immigrants who plied their trades among the ice, boats, and barns; built walls of stone and farmed the land; or sought their riches in the salted gold mine on Hussey's Hill.

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About the Author

Ulster County natives Karl R. and Susan B. Wick, longtime historians, are life members of the Klyne Esopus Museum. Karl Wick, an instructor at the State University of New York, Ulster, has been researching genealogies since 1969. Susan Wick, a journalist and professional land title examiner, has long been the Lenape Bear Clan history keeper. For Esopus, they have combined their resources with those of numerous private and public collections to create a work that will enchant and educate.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (September 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738511889
• ISBN-13: 978-0738511887
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,486,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fine local history, February 29, 2004

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Geoffrey Megargee (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Esopus (NY) (Images of America) (Paperback)

Karl and Sue Wick have combined a fascinating collection of original photographs with clear, accurate explanatory text to provide a rich set of insights into the people and places of Esopus. The book lets us see what life has been like for four centuries and more in a land of farmers, ice cutters, bootleggers, philosophers, politicians, and ordinary folk of every other description. Along the way it illuminates the varied contributions of Native Americans, Dutch, English, Germans, African Americans and all the other peoples who have created the story of Esopus. The style is lively and engaging, the information enlightening. This book is both a fun read and a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in the past.