HardCover Pub Date: November 1990 Pages: 336 in Publisher: Overlook Hardcover The rich history of folklore and many outdoor attractions of the Hudson Valley are presented 'here by a lifelong resident and master yarn spinner. Guiding the reader toward the best and sometimes strangest day trips in the area. Clyne details several state parks and historical sites. She tells of the Valley's colorful personalities - from Washington Irving to Benedict Arnold to the mysterious wanderer known as the leather man - and recounts fascinating stories of ghosts. buried treasure. archeological finds. and much more.