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Embattled river : the Hudson and modern American environmentalism /

Schuyler, David,

Embattled river : the Hudson and modern American environmentalism / David Schuyler. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The battle over Storm King -- Politics and the river -- Pete Seeger and Clearwater -- The Fishermen and the Riverkeeper -- The continuing battle against power plants -- Scenic Hudson's expanding mission after Storm King -- Linking landscapes and promoting history -- A poisoned river -- A river still worth fighting for.

"Analyzes the ways in which the Hudson River has become a key battleground in the emergence of modern environmentalism in the United States since Consolidated Edison announced plans to construct a pumped storage power plant at Storm King Mountain in 1962"--Provided by publisher.

9781501718069 (epub/mobi) 9781501718076 (pdf)

2017053547


Environmentalism--History.--Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.)
Environmental protection--Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.)


Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.)--Environmental conditions.

GE198.H83

333.91/4097473

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