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Gerard Koeppel
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Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire
出版Hachette Books, 2009-03-10
主題History / United States / GeneralHistory / United States / 19th Century
ISBN07867454449780786745449
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=iZfDpibTwjQC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In this elegantly written and far-reaching narrative, acclaimed author Gerard Koeppel tells the astonishing story of the creation of the Erie Canal and the memorable characters who turned a visionary plan into a successful venture. Koeppel's long years of research fill the pages with new findings about the construction of the canal and its enormous impact, providing a unique perspective on America's self perception as an empire destined to expand to the Pacific.