Bond of Union: Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire
| AUTHOR | Koeppel, Gerard |
| PUBLISHER | Grand Central Publishing (03/09/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
In this elegantly written and far-reaching narrative, acclaimed author Gerard Koeppel tells the astonishing story of the creation of the Erie Canal and the memorable characters who turned a visionary plan into a successful venture. Koeppel's long years of research fill the pages with new findings about the construction of the canal and its enormous impact, providing a unique perspective on America's self perception as an empire destined to expand to the Pacific.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780306818622
ISBN-10:
0306818620
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
480
Carton Quantity:
14
Product Dimensions:
5.60 x 1.30 x 8.70 inches
Weight:
1.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
History | United States - 19th Century
History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,
Dewey Decimal:
386.480
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In this elegantly written and far-reaching narrative, acclaimed author Gerard Koeppel tells the astonishing story of the creation of the Erie Canal and the memorable characters who turned a visionary plan into a successful venture. Koeppel's long years of research fill the pages with new findings about the construction of the canal and its enormous impact, providing a unique perspective on America's self perception as an empire destined to expand to the Pacific.
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