A fascinating account of the history of the city of Hudson, from its founding to the present day. This book covers all aspects of Hudson's history, including its development as a major center of trade and industry, its contribution to the arts and culture, and its role in the social and political movements of the 20th century. A great read for history buffs and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of this historic city. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.