Author Gloria Waldron Hukle

New York Historical Book Series by Gloria Waldron Hukle

Manhattan in 1600s "Rattle Watch"

Wooden Rattle from circa 1600 Image

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On display at the Fire Fighters Museum in Hudson New York. Resolved Waldron's first job after arriving Manhattan from Holland was as a Night Watchman. When twisted around the "Rattle" made a loud clicking sound to alert citizens of New Amsterdam of fire or other troubles. The Rattle Watch dates back to the year 1658.

Posted on July 7, 2014

NEW -Beneath the Elms by Gloria Waldron Hukle Published August 2020 is the heartfelt story of the struggles and ever-changing lives of one deeply rooted, gritty, mid 19th century American family, their neighbors and friends, and the entwining relationships of all as they go about living in a small, rural New York township before the Civil War.

Available at www.amazon.com and other book sellers.

Family Life and Historical Novel

Gloria Waldron Hukle is the author of five books available Amazon.

Manhattan Seeds of the Big Apple

Threads An American Tapestry

Souls of the Soil

The Diary of a Northern Moon

and newly published "Beneath the Elms" Author Signed copies of "Beneath the Elms and other Hukle titles can be purchased through Heavenly Hollow and the Bookstore at Warren County Historical Society 50 Gurney Lane, Queensbury, New York 12804

Author Gloria Waldron Hukle

New York Historical Book Series by Gloria Waldron Hukle

Manhattan in 1600s "Rattle Watch"

Wooden Rattle from circa 1600 Image

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