The Hudson, from the wilderness to the sea . the river, fromwhich may be obtained the most extensive and interesting views in allthat region. From no point on the Hudson can be seen, at a glance, sucha cluster of historic localities, as from this eminence. Here Washingtonwas encamped in 1782, and made this pinnacle his chief observatory. Atone sweep of the vision may be seen the lofty ranges of the Highlands,and the Fish Kill Mountains, with all the intervening country adjacent 316 THE HUDSON. to Peeks Kill, Verplancks and Stony Points, the theatres of importantmilitary events during the war f
The Hudson, from the wilderness to the sea . the river, fromwhich may be obtained the most extensive and interesting views in allthat region. From no point on the Hudson can be seen, at a glance, sucha cluster of historic localities, as from this eminence. Here Washingtonwas encamped in 1782, and made this pinnacle his chief observatory. Atone sweep of the vision may be seen the lofty ranges of the Highlands,and the Fish Kill Mountains, with all the intervening country adjacent 316 THE HUDSON. to Peeks Kill, Verplancks and Stony Points, the theatres of importantmilitary events during the war for independence; Haverstraw, whereArnold and Andre had their conference; Tellers Point, off which theVulture lay, and from which she receiyed a cannonading that drove herdown the river; Kings Ferry, where Andre crossed the Hudson; theplace of Pines Bridge on the Croton, where he was suspected; Tarrytown,where he was captured, and the long wharf of Piermont, near Tappan,where he was executed. All of these, with the villages on the eastern *. ^^fjM^^^^ VIE-\V FROM PEICKLV PEAK shore of the Hudson, from Crugcrs to York Island, may be seen fromthis hill. Before it lies Haverstraw Bay, the widest expanse of theHudson, with all its historic and legendary associations, which limitedspace forbids us to portray. Here the fresh and salt water usually con-tend most equally for the mastery; and here the porpoise,* a sea-water » Porpoise communis; goiiiis Phocana, supposed to be the Tursio of Pliny. It is from four to eightfeet in lensth, nearly of a black colour above, and whitish beneath. They are found in all our northernseas and bays. They swim in shoals, and pursue other ;hes up bays and rivers, wi(h the avidity ofhounds after game. In fine weather they leap, roll, and tumble, in great glee, especially in late springtime. They yield a very fine oil. THE HUDSON. 317 lish, is often seen in large numbers, sporting in the summer sun. Here,in the spring, vast numbers of shad ar
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