The inspirational story of an African American community that migrated from the Deep South to Albany, New York, in the 1930s.

Twenty-four contemporary writers reflect on life in New York City’s biggest underdog, the “forgotten borough” of Queens.

An award-winning African-American historian and novelist takes the reader on an exciting journey from a segregated Philadephia childhood in the 1930's to mid-century Paris, Moscow, Cambridge, and Manhattan.

The first full-length biography of America’s youngest, and perhaps most underrated, First Lady.

Food and history combine in this exploration of the Dutch influence on American holiday traditions. Includes more than one hundred easy-to-make holiday recipes.

A lively and intimate selection of letters on life, literature, and art from one of America’s finest prose stylists.

The story of the Erie Canal’s completion and its place in the larger narrative of American modernity and progress.

An account of an ordinary young woman coming of age in the "Burned-Over District" of Western New York during the Second Great Awakening.

A joyful journey through Pete Dubacher’s Berkshire Bird Paradise, and a thoughtful contemplation of our relationship to birds and nature.

Presents New York history in a fresh way through sixteen dramatic events.

Explores efforts aimed at creating sustainable communities throughout the Hudson River region.

The story of thirty-six African American men who drew upon their shared community of The Hills for support as they fought in the Civil War.

Offers a healing and insightful examination of the issues involved in Alzheimer’s for family and caregivers.

An eclectic collection of poems about New York City.

A compelling story about three murders in Brooklyn between 1872 and 1873 and the young women charged with the crimes.

A fascinating personal account of life at this infamous prison during a bygone era.

The inside story of how a three-year old filly captured the hearts of racing fans and cemented her bid to be named Horse of the Year.

Essays by eleven prominent scholars provide the latest insights into the seventeenth-century history of the Hudson Valley and its environs.

A lavishly illustrated history of New York's Capitol and its recent renovation.

An entertaining inside story of how Reuben Freed's roadside eatery became the famous Red Apple Rest.

Examines the pivotal role New York State played in the Civil War.

Uses the stories of two inventors who took different paths to examine the early industrial revolution in New York and New England.

An insider’s account of how the Washington Post broke the Watergate story, depicting the tensions, challenges, and personal conflicts that were overcome as it laid bare the criminal wrongdoings of the Nixon administration.

Passionate and rollicking personal and intellectual essays by philosopher Crispin Sartwell.

Traces the history of the New York wine industry as it evolved across the state.