Description
1953 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.
This well-worn copy of Samuel Hopkins Adams’ “The Erie Canal” offers a glimpse into one of the most significant engineering feats of the 19th century. Published in 1953, this edition captures the author’s vivid retelling of the construction of the Erie Canal, a monumental project that revolutionized transportation and commerce in the United States. Adams, a renowned journalist and writer, brings to life the struggles, triumphs, and human stories behind this ambitious undertaking, which connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and forever altered the economic landscape of the young nation.
Despite its visible signs of age and use, this copy holds a piece of American history within its pages. The Erie Canal’s impact extended far beyond its physical boundaries, shaping the growth of cities like Buffalo and New York, facilitating the westward expansion of the country, and serving as a catalyst for the Industrial Revolution. For collectors and readers alike, this book offers a captivating narrative that transcends its well-worn exterior, transporting them back to a pivotal era when human ingenuity and determination conquered seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
