Author Talk: Before New York
Ross Hall
Celebrate the opening of the exhibition Before New York with a special author talk by Eric W. Sanderson, whose new book reimagines the city as it existed before European arrival in 1609.
Drawing on more than 25 years of research, Sanderson brings to life the forests, wetlands, waterways, wildlife, and Indigenous histories that once defined the land now known as New York City. Lavishly illustrated with original maps and detailed reconstructions, Before New York reveals what has vanished, what endures, and what might one day be restored.
Dr. Sanderson’s talk offers a rich opportunity to explore the ideas and research behind this ambitious portrait of New York’s deep environmental history.