The Bronx River in History & Folklore

The Bronx River in History & Folklore
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781625854902
ISBN-13 : 1625854900
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Book Synopsis The Bronx River in History & Folklore by : Stephen Paul DeVillo

Download or read book The Bronx River in History & Folklore written by Stephen Paul DeVillo and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Jonas Bronck to today, discover stories and legends of New York’s Bronx River. The Bronx River flows for twenty-three miles through Westchester County and the heart of the Bronx. It is New York City’s only freshwater river, and it is exceptionally rich in history, folklore and environmental wonder. From Revolutionary War battlefields to native forests and lost villages, its lore and remarkable history are peopled with an array of legendary characters like Aaron Burr and the redoubtable Aunt Sarah Titus. Today, the once-polluted river is revitalized by decades of citizen activism, and it once again plays a unique role in the diverse communities along its length. Stephen DeVillo traces the river’s long and colorful story from the glaciers to the present day, combining human history, local legends and natural history into a detailed portrait of a special part of New York.


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