Wedding of the Waters: The Erie Canal and the Making of a Great Nation

The Erie Canal: A History of Engineering and Influence is a comprehensive and captivating account of one of the most impressive feats of engineering in American history.

This book takes readers on a journey through the construction of the canal, from its inception in 1817 to its completion in 1825, highlighting the incredible challenges faced by the engineers and workers who hacked through a densely forested pass in the Appalachian Mountains using only axes, shovels, low-grade explosive power, beasts of burden, and some ingenious devices.

The author provides vivid detail on how the canal not only connected the eastern seaboard and western expanses of America but also propelled the Industrial Revolution and stimulated global trade, economics, and immigration.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, engineering, or the impact of human ingenuity on shaping our world.