An exploration of the history of the Erie Canal that discusses its construction and challenges; examines the geographic and social impact of the project; and includes illustrations, maps, a glossary, and a chronology.
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High speed! -- Wedding of the waters -- Solution from a jail cell -- Digging Clinton's ditch -- Well begun, far from done -- All the way - almost -- Locking up and down -- Low bridge -- On the move -- Working like a mule -- At home on a canalboat -- Wheels of progress -- Let's cruise.