Project Gutenberg 2015-02-16 Public domain in the USA. 87 Willis, Nathaniel Parker 1806 1867 Willis, N. P. (Nathaniel Parker) Willis, N. Parker (Nathaniel Parker) Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry) 1809 1854 Bartlett, William Henry Bartlett, W.H. (William Henry) 01026580 Forest, Rock, and Stream A series of twenty steel line-engravings Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer and the Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archive-US. "Forest, Rock, and Stream" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a descriptive work featuring a series of twenty steel line engravings, likely written in the late 19th century. The work explores the remarkable landscapes and historical moments associated with the Hudson River and its surroundings, interspersed with poetry from both American and foreign authors. Through its stunning visual elements and evocative text, it provides a captivating glimpse into the natural beauty and significant historical events of the region. The beginning of "Forest, Rock, and Stream" introduces readers to various picturesque scenes along the Hudson River, capturing both nature and early colonial history. It opens with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, taking us back to the time of explorer Hendrick Hudson and his interactions with Native Americans. Rich in detail, it reveals the transition over centuries from untouched wilderness to a developed and bustling environment, noting the contrasts between past and present through narratives and poetic interludes. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of the cultural and natural heritage of the Hudson Valley, inviting readers to appreciate its beauty and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.) -- Description and travel New York (State) -- Description and travel Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.) -- Pictorial works F106 Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 240853 240859 2024-09-20T08:07:39.893370 2023-09-21T04:59:32.742095 text/html text/html 242317 2015-02-16T10:57:32 text/html; charset=utf-8 1665827 2015-02-16T10:57:32 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1699973 2024-09-20T08:07:45.117221 application/epub+zip 1703735 2024-09-20T08:07:40.873351 application/epub+zip 128900 2024-09-20T08:07:40.300278 application/epub+zip 1785497 2024-09-20T08:07:48.198311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1763710 2024-09-20T08:07:44.682262 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190808 2022-09-21T20:48:23.002078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166409 166247 2024-09-20T08:07:38.957377 2023-09-21T04:59:31.660084 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 166742 2015-02-16T10:57:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 64739 2015-02-16T10:57:34 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 20018 2024-09-20T08:07:48.340170 application/rdf+xml 15066 2024-09-20T08:07:40.521299 image/jpeg 2670 2024-09-20T08:07:40.476306 image/jpeg 1667726 2024-09-20T08:07:39.971303 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia