Esopus (Images of America) - Softcover

Wick, Karl R; Wick, Susan B

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738511889 ISBN 13: 9780738511887

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2003

Synopsis

Located on the western shore of the Hudson River, the town of Esopus is known as place of the small river, wellspring of creation. Here, Amerindians made wampum belts and forged treaties with rogue ambassador and pioneer Kit Davits; former slave Sojourner Truth began her freedom trail; Judge Parker wrote speeches for his presidential campaign; and on nearby riverbanks, John Burroughs pondered nature and composed his essays. Esopus, with its collection of more than two hundred images, tells not only of these historic figures but also of the immigrants who plied their trades among the ice, boats, and barns; built walls of stone and farmed the land; or sought their riches in the salted gold mine on Hussey's Hill.

About this title

About the Author

Ulster County natives Karl R. and Susan B. Wick, longtime historians, are life members of the Klyne Esopus Museum. Karl Wick, an instructor at the State University of New York, Ulster, has been researching genealogies since 1969. Susan Wick, a journalist and professional land title examiner, has long been the Lenape Bear Clan history keeper. For Esopus, they have combined their resources with those of numerous private and public collections to create a work that will enchant and educate.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738511889
• ISBN 13: 9780738511887
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128