Along the Hudson with Washington Irving

Set out on a leisurely journey along the Hudson River, where natural beauty, local history, and literary imagination meet. This affectionate travelogue follows the river from Manhattan through the Highlands and onward to the Catskills, tracing the landscapes that shaped one of America’s most beloved storytellers.

Along the way, readers encounter accounts of early voyages, exploration, colonial journeys, and the river’s changing communities. Historic figures and legendary characters share the route, bringing the region’s past to life through tales of discovery, dreams, humor, and mystery.

The journey also visits Sleepy Hollow, the Catskills, and Sunnyside, the writer’s cherished home. Rich with scenic description and romantic atmosphere, this book invites listeners to experience the Hudson not simply as a waterway, but as a living realm of memory and imagination.