Greene County was created in 1800 from parts of Albany and Ulster Counties; and it is named after Gen. Nathanael Greene of Revolutionary War fame. Early on; the economy of the county was primarily agricultural with a few small mills and most of the settlements located along the Hudson River and its tributaries. In the early 19th century; the economy took off: people from New England began settling the mountains to the west; the Susquehanna Turnpike opened; leather tanning and brick- and pottery-making became prominent; ice was harvested and shipped to New York City; ship-building gained importance; and tourism started to be popular. Today; tourism is still important to the area; and the county features two major ski resorts. Much of Greene County is also part of the Catskill Mountain Park; which attracts many nature-lovers all year round. Over the years; county natives and transplants have made many contributions to industry; entertainment; government; military; recreation; and the arts.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Only the Good . . . . .By Daniel millsA great history of the punk music evolution. It is interesting to note WHO these people really were and who inspired them.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Highly RecommendBy E. SiegelAmazing account of the genesis of "punk". Not sure the author "proves" his hypothesis of punk as partly an expression of the post-holocaust generation; but the history of the movement and the people involved is enlightening. Very well written.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Im a fan of the origins of punk and of ...By RKIm a fan of the origins of punk and of all the early artists. As a Jew I was well aware of the many of the Jewish connections to the NYC music scene at that time. The author does start to reach a little too much trying to find Jewish connections for the book.
