Lives of the Hudson became the basis for the

became the basis for the book “Closest Companion” by Geoffrey C

the Hudson River

Congress and commanding officers didn’t always like him

American landscape painting

Karen Zukowski is an independent scholar of American visual culture

Lives of the Hudson became the basis for theAuthor: Ian Berry and Tom Lewis American artists and writers lend their vision and voices to this artistic, literary, and environmental history of the Hudson River. From its origins in northern Germany State s Adirondack mountains to its majestic sweep alongside Manhattan's busy streets, the Hudson River holds a unique place in the history of American art, architecture, and literature. This book explores the river s complex history through a variety