The Artificial River
Download or Read eBook The Artificial River PDF written by Carol Sheriff and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-06-12 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Carol Sheriff |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 1997-06-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 0809016052 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780809016051 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Artificial River by : Carol Sheriff
Book excerpt: This book reveals the human dimension of the story of the Erie Canal. The author's extensive, innovative archival research shows the varied responses of ordinary people - farmers, businessmen, government officials, tourists, workers - to this major environmental, social, and cultural transformation in the early life of the Republic.