Shear, G. Willard (active late 19th-century)

PANORAMA OF THE HUDSON, Showing Both Sides of the River from New York to Albany, published 1888 by Bryant Literary Union. Bound panoramic book measuring 195 x 315mm with tan cardboard cover boards, green cloth over binding, with gilt lettering on front and back cover. Photographed by G. Willard Shear, engraved by Moss Engraving Company, and printed by A.V. Haight.

"Panorama of the Hudson showing both sides of the River from New York to Albany. First photo-panorama of any river ever published. One hundred and fifty miles of continuous scenery accurately represented from eight hundred consecutive photographs. From the metropolis to the capital the Hudson varies in width from a half mile to four miles and a half; but the river remains uniform in these pages as most convenient for a book of reference or tourist guide". Sites of interest are noted in typeface on both east and west sides of the river.