Primary Source Investigation of the Erie Canal |
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Author:
| Sahgal, Lara Levy, Janey |
Series title: | Uncovering American History Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4994-3509-2 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2015 |
Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Rosen Central |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $36.13 |
Book Description:
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Snaking its way through 363 miles of upstate New York, the original Erie Canal was the most massive public works project the United States had seen before the Civil War. Many doubted that such a grand waterway could be constructed, but upon its completion, it almost instantly became an enduring national symbol of American ingenuity. This volume relates the captivating story of the Erie Canal, chronicling how some dedicated political figures and surveyors-turned-engineers helped make...
More DescriptionSnaking its way through 363 miles of upstate New York, the original Erie Canal was the most massive public works project the United States had seen before the Civil War. Many doubted that such a grand waterway could be constructed, but upon its completion, it almost instantly became an enduring national symbol of American ingenuity. This volume relates the captivating story of the Erie Canal, chronicling how some dedicated political figures and surveyors-turned-engineers helped make one of the earliest American engineering marvels a reality. Primary source documents provide historical context, showing how the Erie Canal transformed the greater American landscape.