Description
The story of the Eric Canal is the story of industrial and economic progress between the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The 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 environmental, social, and cultural transformation in the early life of the Republic.
Winner of Best Manuscript Award from the New York State Historical Association "The Artificial River is deeply researched, its arguments are both subtle and clear, and it is written with grace and an engagingly light touch. The book merits a wide readership." --Paul Johnson, The Journal of American HistoryAuthor: Carol Sheriff
Publisher: Hill & Wang
Published: 06/12/1997
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.37h x 5.50w x 0.75d
ISBN13: 9780809016051
ISBN10: 0809016052
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | 19th Century
- History | United States | State & Local | General
About the Author
Carol Sheriff, a native of Bethesda, Maryland, received her B.A. from Wesleyan University and her Ph.D. from Yale University. She is assistant professor of history at the College of William and Mary. Her books include A People at War and A People and a Nation. She lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.