The Hudson River: From Tear of the Clouds to Manhattan [Hardcover]

Jake Rajs (Author), Arthur G. Adams (Editor), Joan K. Davidson (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1995

Experience first-hand the unparalleled year-round beauty and charm of this region, spanning from the magical snowy mountaintops of the Adirondacksto the glass and steel of Manhattan. In over 200 breath-taking photographs, The Hudson River follows the course of this great natural beauty, exploring its picturesque banks, historic riverfront towns and stately old mansions, and magnificent public parks and wilderness. Paired with these images are inspired writings by 19th- and 20th-century authors such as Washington Irving and Robert Caro. The source of the mighty Hudson is a small misted pond high atop Mount March in the heart of Adirondack Park: Lake Tear of the Clouds. Flowing more than 300 miles before reaching the Atlantic Ocean, the Hudson River is truly the main artery of New York State. It has witnessed four centuries of transformation in New York, from early English and Dutch trading settlements and mansions of the Guilded Age to the skyscrapers of the world?s greatest city.

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About the Author

Jake Rajs has traveled across America and throughout the world capturing the images and spirit of place. His work is widely published and his books include the highly successful Between Sea and Sky: Landscapes of Long Island's North Fork.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: The Monacelli Press (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885254105
• ISBN-13: 978-1885254108
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 1.2 x 13.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,154,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most wonderful pictoral....., November 11, 2001

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This review is from: The Hudson River: From Tear of the Clouds to Manhattan (Hardcover)

I have read and grown quite fond of this book, it is the moist in depth, wonderful collection of Hudson River photography I have ever seen ! I highly recommend this book to anyone who would be intrested in a photographic tour of one of the most beautiful and history filled rivers in existance.

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Beautiful, September 23, 2011

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This review is from: The Hudson River: From Tear of the Clouds to Manhattan (Hardcover)

I accidently discovered this book in the Rhinebeck Department Store. It is filled with incredibly beautiful photographs of Hudson River locations. If you like this part of the world, and I do, you will enjoy this book a great deal - whether it's just for your viewing pleasure or as a coffee table book to entertain people with time to browse. In these difficult economic times it's a good diversion to see something so beautiful as the photographs in this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful trip Down the Hudson, July 27, 2010

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This review is from: The Hudson River: From Tear of the Clouds to Manhattan (Hardcover)

Great quality photos. Great effort was taken in getting great shots. I love the Hudson River and this book does it justice.