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Bond of Union

Bond of Union

Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire
Gerard Koeppel (Author)
March 2010
Trade Paperback · 480 Pages
$18.95 U.S. · $24.00 CAN · £10.99 U.K. · €13.99 E.U.
ISBN 9780306818622
Da Capo Press
 

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Description

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.

About the Author

Gerard Koeppel is a writer, journalist, historian, and former editor for CBS News. He is the author of the highly acclaimed Water for Gotham and lives in Manhattan.