Stairway to empire

Description

"Taking advantage of a rich trove of construction records, travelers' writings, and visual material, Stairway to Empire examines the triumphs and tensions of this iconic American accomplishment and its place in the larger narrative of American modernity and progress."--Inside jacket.

Subjects

Canals Case studies Effect of human beings on Environmental aspects of Canals Environmental conditions Geography History Landscape changes Nature Erie canal (n.y.) New york (state), history, local Environmental aspects

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