Excerpt from An Historical Account of the Rise, Progress and Present State of the Canal Navigation in Pennsylvania: With an Appendix, Containing, Abstracts of the Acts of the Legislature Since the Year 1790, and Their Grants of Money for Improving Roads and Navigable Waters Throughout the State
It 'is no wonder then, that from the entlief't fiages of commerce in the Old World, and even for the conveniency of military expeditions, and inaneuvres borh of attack and defence, canals for water-carriage fliould have been among the firfi: improvements made on the face of nature, by the moft, powerful flares, both ancient and modern.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of canals and waterways in Pennsylvania, USA. The author provides a comprehensive history of canal construction in the region, discussing its significance within the broader context of American economic and technological advancements. The book delves into the motivations behind these projects, including the desire to connect major cities, facilitate trade, and improve transportation infrastructure. The author also examines the impact of these waterways on the industrial growth of the region, and their role in shaping the landscape and communities of Pennsylvania. The insights offered in this book underscore the transformative power of infrastructure projects in driving economic development and connecting diverse regions. 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 9781334730177_0
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