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The Artificial River: The Erie Canal and the Paradox of Progress, 1817-1862
The Artificial River The Erie Canal and the Paradox of Progress 18171862 Author:Carol Sheriff Winner of Best Manuscript Award from the New York State Historical Association — Artificial River reveals the human dimension of the story of the Erie Canal. Carol Sheriff's extensive, innovative archival research shows the varied responses of ordinary people-farmers, businessmen, government officials, tourists, workers-to this major environmenta... more »l, social, and cultural transformation in the early life of the Republic.« less