Chesapeake and Ohio Canal: A Guide to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland, District of Columbia, and...
- ISBN-10
- 0912627433
- ISBN-13
- 9780912627434
- Category
- Transportation / General
- Pages
- 111
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1991
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior
- Authors
- United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications, National Park Service Staff
Description
This beautiful illustrated handbook provides information on the 19th century canal era such as: how the canal was built, how it worked, who made it work, and what it contributed to developing agriculture, mining, and industry in the Potomac River basin. Also provides a concise travel guide with detailed canal maps, and other reference materials to make the most of a visit to the canal.
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