An account of a mysterious murder committed in nineteenth-century Troy, New York, and the sensational trial that ensued.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

An intimate group portrait of contemporary Hudson Valley writers.

A funny, tragic, garlicky chronicle of growing up on the wrong side of the tracks in Central New York.

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.

A father and son travel across North America in a pick-up truck--talking, laughing, fighting, and bonding.

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

A guide to the phenomenal crop of prophets, cults, and utopian communities that arose in Upstate New York from 1776 to 1914.

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

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.

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

An eclectic collection of poems about New York City.

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

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

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

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.

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.