Hudson Valley History & Mystery, Vol. 2

Through 15 additional stories on the Hudson River valley and Catskills, this fascinating and spooky follow-up explores the area's history and folklore. Picking up where the first volume of Hudson Valley History & Mystery left off, readers will learn little-known tales about heroic battles, famous individuals, mysterious creatures, and paranormal happenings. Helpful "Getting There" sections provide detailed directions and coordinates to each site. Featured stories include: 1. Hudson River Monsters, Cryptids, and Other Creatures; 2. Anne Hutchinson & Split Rock; 3. The Battle of White Plains; 4. Spook Rock of Sleepy Hollow; 5. High Tor; 6. "Mad Anthony" & the Battle of Stony Point; 7. The Leatherman; 8. Doodletown; 9. The Lost Silver Mine of the Hudson Highlands; 10. Seven Wells; 11. Esopus Island; 12. Martin Van Buren's Lindenwald; 13. Cohoes Falls; 14. Panthers in the Catskills; 15. Fawn's Leap. Written by a lifelong resident, the well-researched content in these two volumes provides an ideal guide for exploring a region that is booming in popularity.