By Gregory Long with an introduction by James Ivory. A beautiful coffee table book of full color pictures with histories/descriptions of 34 Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain (one house, Minnehaha, is in located in Onteora park) houses. The book is arranged in architectural chapters: Dutch, Neoclassical, Greek Revival, etc., and includes some well-known examples of public buildings such as the Bronck House and Olana, as-well-as some private residences, all located along the Hudson River between New York City and Albany. Absolutely stunning and informative - with fantastic interior and exterior details - a must-have for architecture buffs and historians, and anyone who likes the Hudson Valley. Includes a map, directions, and contact information for all 30+ open-to-the-public estates. 10x11 255 pages full color photos index Hardcover