From the dinosaurs and the glaciers to the first native peoples and the
first European settlers, from Dutch and English Colonial rule to the
American Revolution, from the slave society to the Civil War, from the
robber barons and bootleggers to the war heroes and the happy rise of
craft beer pubs, the Hudson Valley has a deep history. The Hudson
Valley: The First 250 Million Years chronicles the Valley's rich and
fascinating history and charms. Often funny, sometimes personal, always
entertaining, this collection of essays offers a unique look at the
Hudson Valley's most important and interesting people, places, and
events.