Bond of Union: Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire
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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.
Details
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN-13
- 9780306818622
- Publisher
- Grand Central Publishing
- Published
- March 9, 2010
- Pages
- 480
- Weight
- 19.2 oz
- Subject
- History
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