Picking up where the first volume of Hudson Valley History & Mystery left off, readers will learn little-known tales about heroic battles, famous individuals, mysterious creatures, and paranormal happenings. Helpful "Getting There" sections provide detailed directions and coordinates to each site.
Featured stories include 1. Hudson River Monsters, Cryptids, and Other Creatures 2. Anne Hutchinson & Split Rock 3. The Battle of White Plains 4. Spook Rock of Sleepy Hollow 5. High Tor 6. "Mad Anthony" & the Battle of Stony Point 7. The Leatherman 8. Doodletown 9. The Lost Silver Mine of the Hudson Highlands 10. Seven Wells 11. Esopus Island 12. Martin Van Buren's Lindenwald 13. Cohoes Falls 14. Panthers in the Catskills 15. Fawn's Leap
Written by a lifelong resident, the well-researched content in these two volumes provides an ideal guide for exploring a region that is booming in popularity.
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