Hidden History of the Lower Hudson Valley:: Stories from the Albany Post Road

by Carney Rhinevault and Tatiana Rhinevault

Book Overview

Today's travelers between New York City and Albany are more familiar with the Thruway than with the old Albany Post Road. But for centuries, this was the main highway between the Big Apple and the capital, and many exciting events occurred along its path in the Lower Hudson Valley. The Dutch Philipse family of Sleepy Hollow engaged in piracy, and tales of such misdeeds from the region inspired Washington Irving to write some of his most beloved stories...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 160949654X
• ISBN13: 9781609496548
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"