The Raritan: Notes On A River And A Family is a non-fiction book written by John Charles Van Dyke in 1915. The book is a collection of essays that explore the Raritan River, which flows through the state of New Jersey in the United States, and the author's own family history. Van Dyke, who was a noted art historian and conservationist, uses his keen observational skills and love for nature to describe the beauty and significance of the Raritan River.The...