This website features information, experiences and photographs acquired while researching a book on the Mohawk Valley in upstate New York. Like the discovery process itself, the presentation of material sometimes seems haphazard, however, a book is taking shape that will be a fascinating study of the history of the valley, and point the way to an amazing variety of natural wonders, historic and scenic sites, and recreational opportunities. I look forward to your comments on this endeavor and welcome suggestions on places to go and people to talk to about the Mohawk Valley. This is the fifth year of a five-year adventure. Discovering the
Valley of the CrystalsBy M. Paul Keesler
Photograph - The Noses
The Adventure Continues
At the bottom of this page are direct links to "articles" and photographs that were posted recently. You will also find a Table of Contents that provides links to chapters and sections of the book. A few chapters are complete, but for the most part this book is a long way from completed, and I'm a long way from being an accomplished webmaster. So, please bear with me . . . and enjoy the adventure of discovering the Mohawk Valley. NEW STUFF
Table of Contents links and subsequent Chapter links will lead you through this partially completed book. Send comments and suggestions to: M. Paul KeeslerCopyright 2004 Unless otherwise noted photographs are by the AuthorTable of Contents
Acknowledgments
Forward
Introduction -
Chapter 1 - What's So Great About the Mohawk Valley?
Chapter 2 - What's In A Name?
Chapter 3 - What Created the Mohawk Valley?
Chapter 4 - Life Begins Anew
Chapter 5 - Iroquois
Chapter 6 - Dutch , British & Palatines
Chapter 7 - Sir William Johnson and the French & Indian War
Chapter 8 - Revolution
Chapter 9- Yankee Invasion
Chapter 10 - The Canals
Chapter 11 - The River
Chapter 12 - The Tributaries
Chapter 13 - Wonders of Nature
Chapter 14 Wonderful World of Wildlife
Chapter 15 - Fishing Through the Years
Chapter 16 - Hunting Heritage
Chapter 17 Recreation - Hiking/ Biking, Canoeing, Sightseeing, Family Fun
Chapter 18 - Kindred Spirits of Old
Chapter 20- Along The Way
About the Author
Readers Comments
Books, Maps & Documents About the Mohawk Valley
Relief Maps of the Mohawk Valley
Mileage Chart - Mohawk River and Barge(Erie)Canal
Direct Link to Additions Posted in the past 4 months.
- Renaissance Canal - A People ThingJanuary 2, 2005
Discovery: Lock 18 is a Museum January 2, 2005
The Mohawk River and The CanalJanuary 8, 2005
Locks Are Unique in Their Own RightJanuary 8, 2005
How Do Locks Work Anyway? January 8, 2005
Discovering the New Erie Canal By Boat - Part OneJanuary 8, 2005
Damn Good Idea to Know About DamsJanuary 15, 2005
What's In a Name: Alplaus, Schenectady, OriskanyJanuary 15, 2005
Discovering the New Erie Canal by Boat Part Two January 22, 2005
Discovering New Erie Canal - Little Falls to Amsterdam January 28, 2005
Discovering the New Erie Canal - Amsterdam to Crescent February 7, 2005
Talked to an Old Friend - Along the Way February 11, 2005
AC or DC That is the Question? February 11, 2005
It Costs a Bundle To Rehab a Lock or Dam February 11, 2005
Future of the Canal - Festivals Too February 11, 2005
1777 - It Was a Jolly Good Plan February 18, 2005
Discovering the Oriskany Battlefield February 25, 2005
The March and Battle of Oriskany March 9, 2005
When Jack Nicholson Was Young in the Mohawk Valley March 9, 2005
John Johnson's Juggernaut - Schoharie ValleyMarch 21, 2005
Juggernaut Continues- Battles of Stone Arabia and Klock/s Field (St Johnsville)April 3, 2005
Along the Way - Wheels on This Book - Need Help Selecting PhotosApril 3, 2005
Herkimer or German Flatts? The Names Were Changed to Protect the GuiltyApril 15, 2005
Best Photos GalleryApril 15, 2005
Best Photos Gallery - The Explorers April 22, 2005
Canajoharie - What's In a Name?April 22, 2005
Best Photos Gallery - The Explorers Part 2 April 29, 2005
Best Photos Gallery - The Explorers - Part 3 May 8, 2005
Best Photos Gallery - Dams and WaterfallsMay 14, 2005
Fort Plain - What's In a Name? May 14, 2005
Best Photos Gallery - Schoharie Creek - Smallmouths - Canoe Trip From Hell May 21, 2005- Readers Comments & Questions May 21, 2005
- Best Photos Gallery - Section Two June 9, 2004
- Race of the Drunken TurtleJune 9, 2005
What A Race it Was September 20, 2005
Plantation Island Project November 18 , 2005
Plantation Island Project Update December 26, 2005- Mohawk Discovering the Valley of the CrystalsFebruary 27, 2006
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