An Inaugural Discourse Delivered Before The New York Historical Society: Of The Discovery Of New York, By Hudson (1816) is a book written by Gouverneur Morris. It is a historical account of the discovery of New York by the explorer Henry Hudson. The book provides a detailed description of the journey of Hudson and his crew, their interactions with the native people, and the impact of their discovery on the region. Morris also discusses the importance of the discovery of New York in the context of world history and the role it played in the development of the United States. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New York and the exploration of the New World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.