The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River
| AUTHOR | Niemisto, Maija; Forist, Brian E.; Panetta, Roger G. et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Rutgers University Press (01/15/2021) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Since 1996, The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River has been an essential resource for understanding the full sweep of the great river's natural history and human heritage. This updated third edition includes the latest information about the ongoing fight against pollution and environmental damage to the river, plus vibrant new full-color illustrations showing the plants and wildlife that make this ecosystem so special. This volume gives a detailed account of the Hudson River's history, including the geological forces that created it, the various peoples who have lived on its banks, and the great works of art it has inspired. It also showcases the many species making a home on this waterway, including the Atlantic sturgeon, the bald eagle, the invasive zebra mussel, and the herons of New York Harbor. Combining both scientific and historical perspectives, this book demonstrates why the Hudson and its valley have been so central to the environmental movement. As it charts the progress made towards restoring the river ecosystem and the effects of emerging threats like climate change, The Hudson identifies concrete ways that readers can help. To that end, royalties from the sale of this book will go to the non-profit environmental advocacy group Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781978814059
ISBN-10:
1978814054
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0003
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Page Count:
280
Carton Quantity:
16
Product Dimensions:
8.40 x 0.70 x 10.90 inches
Weight:
2.25 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Rivers
Nature | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA)
Nature | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,
Dewey Decimal:
508.747
Library of Congress Control Number:
2020019314
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Since 1996, The Hudson: An Illustrated Guide to the Living River has been an essential resource for understanding the full sweep of the great river's natural history and human heritage. This updated third edition includes the latest information about the ongoing fight against pollution and environmental damage to the river, plus vibrant new full-color illustrations showing the plants and wildlife that make this ecosystem so special. This volume gives a detailed account of the Hudson River's history, including the geological forces that created it, the various peoples who have lived on its banks, and the great works of art it has inspired. It also showcases the many species making a home on this waterway, including the Atlantic sturgeon, the bald eagle, the invasive zebra mussel, and the herons of New York Harbor. Combining both scientific and historical perspectives, this book demonstrates why the Hudson and its valley have been so central to the environmental movement. As it charts the progress made towards restoring the river ecosystem and the effects of emerging threats like climate change, The Hudson identifies concrete ways that readers can help. To that end, royalties from the sale of this book will go to the non-profit environmental advocacy group Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
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