Bond of Union: Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire

ISBN-13: 9780306818622 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 480 str.

Gerard Koeppel

Opis

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.