HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION, 1609-1909

Complete Program in Outline of the Hudson-Fulton CelebrationFrom all this has developed a mass of legend and tradition, an inexhaustible mine, in which the Genius of Sunnyside, Washington Irving, found abundant material and inspiration for the entrancing tales which first drew the attention of the world to the wonderful beauty of this lordly river.The inhabitants of the Hudson Valley have cultivated the arts of peace undisturbed since the Revolution. It was here that the application of steam as a propelling power for vessels was put in practical Operation, and the Opening of the Erie Canal and the wholesale building of railroads along either shore have enabled the popu lous and prosperous river cities to build up an immense local trade and to promote manufacturing enterprises of world-wide reputation. But no amount of commerce or trade adds to the great and enduring charm of the Hudson. This will forever lie in its enchanting scenery and romantic memories, neither of which an aroused and enlightened public opinion will permit to be obscured or destroyed by ruthless private interests.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.