The Bronx River

The Bronx River

An Environmental & Social History

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Publication Date: 28th June 2011

Discover the fascinating history of the Bronx River and the ways this small waterway influenced and was affected by the people around it.

The Bronx River flows 23 miles from its source in Valhalla to its mouth, the East River in the Bronx. This waterway was used for centuries by Native American tribes for drinking, food and transportation. They called it ""Aquehung"" meaning a fast stream flowing along a high bluff. After the arrival of Europeans, though, the Bronx River suffered as industry prospered. It powered mills and, unfortunately, became a dumping ground for all kinds o... Read More

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Discover the fascinating history of the Bronx River and the ways this small waterway influenced and was affected by the people around it.

The Bronx River flows 23 miles from its source in Valhalla to its mouth, the East River in the Bronx. This waterway was used for centuries by Native American tribes for drinking, food and transportation. They called it ""Aquehung"" meaning a fast stream flowing along a high bluff. After the arrival of Europeans, though, the Bronx River suffered as industry prospered. It powered mills and, unfortunately, became a dumping ground for all kinds o... Read More

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Discover the fascinating history of the Bronx River and the ways this small waterway influenced and was affected by the people around it.

The Bronx River flows 23 miles from its source in Valhalla to its mouth, the East River in the Bronx. This waterway was used for centuries by Native American tribes for drinking, food and transportation. They called it ""Aquehung"" meaning a fast stream flowing along a high bluff. After the arrival of Europeans, though, the Bronx River suffered as industry prospered. It powered mills and, unfortunately, became a dumping ground for all kinds of waste. Its appearance and ecosystem were forever changed. However, community members are now again attempting to alter the river - only this time for the better - by helping it recover.

Details
  • Pages: 160
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Series: Natural History
  • Publication Date: 28th June 2011
  • State: New York
  • Illustration Note: 100% Mono
  • ISBN: 9781609491802
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / General
    NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)

Discover the fascinating history of the Bronx River and the ways this small waterway influenced and was affected by the people around it.

The Bronx River flows 23 miles from its source in Valhalla to its mouth, the East River in the Bronx. This waterway was used for centuries by Native American tribes for drinking, food and transportation. They called it ""Aquehung"" meaning a fast stream flowing along a high bluff. After the arrival of Europeans, though, the Bronx River suffered as industry prospered. It powered mills and, unfortunately, became a dumping ground for all kinds of waste. Its appearance and ecosystem were forever changed. However, community members are now again attempting to alter the river - only this time for the better - by helping it recover.

  • Pages: 160
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Series: Natural History
  • Publication Date: 28th June 2011
  • State: New York
  • Illustrations Note: 100% Mono
  • ISBN: 9781609491802
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / General
    NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)