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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsBond of Union: Building the Erie Canal and the American Empireby Gerard T. Koeppel
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Conceived in the early 1800s and completed in 1825, the Erie Canal was the boldest and biggest American engineering project of its century, with enduring political, social, and economic effects. It was the Erie Canal that first opened up the West to American enterprise and imagination, bringing vast riches and a far-reaching vision to a rapidly expanding nation. In this compelling narrative, author Gerard Koeppel tells the complete, sweeping story of the creation of the canal, and of the memorable characters who turned a visionary plan into a successful venture. Koeppels extensive research includes major new findings about the construction of the canal as well as its enormous impact. Bond of Union provides a unique perspective on Manifest Destiny and the beginning of Americas self-perception as an empire destined to expand to the Pacific. Book News Annotation:Writer, journalist, and historian Koeppel strips away the myth established by repetition to give a clear-eyed and perceptive account of the creation of the Erie Canal and the strong-willed and determined characters who made it happen, including Jesse Hawley and Benjamin Wright, considered the father of American civil engineering. The author divulges new information and discredits many of the commonly recited stories about the massive project. He also describes the numerous political feuds and battles between rival communities and leaders that punctuated the construction of the canal. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:A landmark new history of the making of the Erie Canal and the extraordinary consequences of its completion About the AuthorGerard Koeppel is a writer, journalist, historian, and a former editor at CBS News. The author of the highly acclaimed Water for Gotham, he lives in Manhattan. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 1 comment:
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