Project Gutenberg 2012-02-23 Public domain in the USA. 2397 Various Verschillende Various, Various Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" Volume 13, Slice 8 Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Hudson River' to 'Hurstmonceaux'" is a reference work encompassing a wide range of topics, written during the early 20th century. This volume features articles on geographical locations, historical figures, scientific concepts, and various subjects ranging from the Hudson River to art and literature. Given its encyclopedic nature, the book aims to provide comprehensive information and serves as a resource for education and research. The opening portion of this volume contains detailed entries, with the first article focusing on the Hudson River. It describes the river's significance as a crucial waterway for trade and navigation in New York state, emphasizing its geographical features, flow characteristics, and economic importance. The text notes the river's beginning in the Adirondack Mountains, its various tributaries, and its transformation into a tidal estuary as it approaches New York Bay. Additionally, it highlights the cultural and historical relevance of the Hudson River, including its exploration by significant figures like Henry Hudson and its strategic value in American historical conflicts. Overall, this opening section sets the stage for a thorough exploration of the river's profound influence on commerce, geography, and American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Encyclopedias and dictionaries AE Text Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference 1163344 2025-07-15T16:04:12.452817 text/html 1167698 2021-01-08T14:41:43 text/html 632957 2025-07-15T16:04:28.711709 application/epub+zip 651809 2025-07-15T16:04:17.579744 application/epub+zip 521998 2025-07-15T16:04:15.616751 application/epub+zip 1125503 2025-07-15T16:04:36.724709 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1071737 2025-07-15T16:04:27.164681 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 744243 2022-09-17T17:47:49.976563 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1072653 2025-07-15T16:04:10.964752 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1070187 2021-01-08T14:41:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1070290 2021-01-08T14:41:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20017 2025-07-15T16:04:36.871644 application/rdf+xml 24138 2025-07-15T16:04:16.166731 image/jpeg 4451 2025-07-15T16:04:15.890758 image/jpeg 421148 2021-01-08T14:41:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 529162 2021-01-08T14:41:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 419587 2021-01-08T14:41:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 623850 2025-07-15T16:04:12.543837 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog