Embattled River: The Hudson and Modern American Environmentalism “Many of the hikes I

“Many of the hikes I undertake are solo endeavors and sometimes lead to places far from roads and paths

and vintage postcards

fast-forward your vision thousands of years and witness in your mind’s eye the melting of that ice—raging

also known as Easter Island

Embattled River: The Hudson and Modern American Environmentalism “Many of the hikes IIn Embattled River, David Schuyler describes the efforts to reverse the pollution and bleak future of the Hudson River that became evident in the 1950s. Through his investigative narrative, Schuyler uncovers the critical role of this iconic American waterway in the emergence of modern environmentalism in the United States. Author: David Schuyler Publisher: Cornell University Press (May 15, 2018) Hardcover 282 pages