Excerpt from The Wabash Trade Route in the Development of the Old Northwest
One Of the most evident facts in the history Of the French in America is the influence exerted by various waterways in distributing and directing the course of their settlements. W-hen France Obtained control of the lower St. Lawrence, its possession Of the entire basin and Of the Mississippi valley was a logical sequence. With Quebec established, the empire of New France became inevitable. The great waterways led the hardy voyagers continually further inland, though the, implacable hostility of the Iro quois Indians restricted them for a time to the more northern water routes.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the impact of the Wabash and Erie Canal on the development of the Old Northwest from its origins as a natural trade route used by European explorers in the 17th century, through its strategic importance during the colonial era and the War of 1812, to its role as a major transportation artery in the 19th century. The author shows how the canal's development was influenced by a combination of natural factors, technological advances, and political and economic forces, and explores its impact on settlement patterns, agricultural production, and the growth of cities and towns in the region. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the complex interplay between transportation infrastructure and economic development in the history of the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331741749_0
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