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The Artificial River
The Erie Canal and the Paradox of Progress, 1817â1862
- 272 pages
- English
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About this book
This "enlightening" social history of the construction of the Erie canal explores "19th-century perceptions of progress, politics, and the common good" (
Kirkus Reviews).
Woven from a rich tapestry of research, The Artificial River is more than just a historical account of the Erie Canalâit encapsulates a pivotal era in United States history, especially the monumental strides in engineering, commerce, and socio-cultural shifts between the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
Join Carol Sheriff as she vividly paints the human endeavor behind the making of the Erie Canalâan artificial river that irrevocably changed landscapes and lives.
This skillfully crafted narrative invites you on a fascinating journey through time. The Artificial River immerses you in the lives of ordinary yet extraordinary individualsâfarmers, businessmen, tourists, and government officialsâwho stood at the forefront of this significant transformation.
The Erie Canal wasn't just a waterwayâit was a lifeline that laid the foundation for the capitalist democracy we know today. The Artificial River is an engaging chronicle of American commerce and the spirit of public goodâone that's sure to captivate history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
" 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." âPaul Johnson, The Journal of American History
"[Sheriff] renders the Erie Canal's history from a fresh point of view . . . the everyday lives of ordinary people who lived along the waterway." âPaul Grondahl, Albany Times Union
"An excellent study of an important, all too often neglected period." âLee Milazzo, The Dallas Morning News
Woven from a rich tapestry of research, The Artificial River is more than just a historical account of the Erie Canalâit encapsulates a pivotal era in United States history, especially the monumental strides in engineering, commerce, and socio-cultural shifts between the War of 1812 and the Civil War.
Join Carol Sheriff as she vividly paints the human endeavor behind the making of the Erie Canalâan artificial river that irrevocably changed landscapes and lives.
This skillfully crafted narrative invites you on a fascinating journey through time. The Artificial River immerses you in the lives of ordinary yet extraordinary individualsâfarmers, businessmen, tourists, and government officialsâwho stood at the forefront of this significant transformation.
The Erie Canal wasn't just a waterwayâit was a lifeline that laid the foundation for the capitalist democracy we know today. The Artificial River is an engaging chronicle of American commerce and the spirit of public goodâone that's sure to captivate history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
" 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." âPaul Johnson, The Journal of American History
"[Sheriff] renders the Erie Canal's history from a fresh point of view . . . the everyday lives of ordinary people who lived along the waterway." âPaul Grondahl, Albany Times Union
"An excellent study of an important, all too often neglected period." âLee Milazzo, The Dallas Morning News
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION - Fresh Oysters and Sour Deals
- 1 - Visions of Progress
- 2 - The Triumph of Art over Nature
- 3 - Reducing Distance and Time
- 4 - The Politics of Land and Water
- 5 - The Politics of Business
- 6 - The Perils of Progress
- EPILOGUE - Becoming Second Nature
- BRIEF CHRONOLOGY of state and national events linked to THE ERIE CANAL
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- NOTES
- SOURCES
- INDEX
- Notes
- Copyright Page