{"product_id":"hidden-history-of-columbia-county-new-york-9781626193956","title":"Hidden History of Columbia County, New York","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the hidden history of the Hudson Valley's Columbia County with local author Allison Guertin Marchese.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBordered by the Hudson River and the Berkshire Mountains, Columbia County is part of the famously picturesque Hudson Valley region, but these rolling hills hold secrets most have long forgotten. A mastodon tooth rolling down a farmer's hill in Claverack, changing the world's understanding of prehistoric times; the site of New York's last hanging at Hudson's gallows, as hundreds of ticketholders looked on; outcasts called \"Pondshiners\" who hid in the hills of Taghkanic, the only sign of their existence being the fantastic handwove baskets made from strips of hardwood. Join author Allison Guertin Marchese as she explores these little-known stories of people and places that create the history of Columbia County, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarchese, Allison Guertin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Allison Guertin Marchese works as a fundraiser and grant writer for various non-profits in her area. She is also a freelance writer and has published articles in local newspapers such as the Chatham Press, the Chatham Times and the Women's Courier on historical subjects ranging from local Shaker communities to ghosts. She has worked as a researcher and publicist for the Shaker Museum.","brand":"History Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50360993710354,"sku":"9781626193956","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b5a4a6c7-f572-4d05-a0f3-7c37c42536cb.jpg?v=1728369204","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hidden-history-of-columbia-county-new-york-9781626193956","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}