On Sale: Mar 9, 2010
Page Count: 480 pages
Publisher: Da Capo
ISBN-13: 9780306818622

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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.

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Gerard Koeppel is the author of Water for Gotham, Bond of Union, and City on a Grid. He has contributed to numerous other books, including the Encyclopedia of New York City, of which he was an associate editor. He was an editor for many years at CBS News. He lives in New York City.

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