erie canal (n.y.)

Presents the life of New York social reformer, politician, and historian, DeWitt Clinton focusing on his childhood, education, governorship, as a U.S. senator, candidacy for the presidency, and legacy.

Describes the history and importance of the Erie Canal as a waterway to move goods from the East coast to territories inland in early America. Also provides travel information including scenic places to visit along the Erie Canal.

In the 1800s, the state of New York needed a solution to make the western end of the state near the Great Lakes more accessible. This is a brief account of how the Erie Canal came to be and the people involved in the creation.

Examines the construction of the Erie Canal, using primary source documents.

This fascinating book, based on current research, scrutinizes the Erie Canal and the pivotal role it played in shaping the economic, geographic, and political growth of New York State.

Contains iconographic versions of three folk songs, including "Frog Went A-Courtin'," "The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night," and "The Erie Canal.".

Sandy and Tom, on a field trip to the Erie Canal with their fourth-grade class, learn more than they bargained for about the early days of the canal when they are transported back in time to 1829.

Examines the construction and history of the famed Erie Canal, which connected the Atlantic coast with the Great Lakes.

Presents a short history of the Erie Canal, those who first proposed the idea of a canal that would connect Lake Erie to the Hudson River, those opposed to it, and those involved in its construction.