Description: Up for sale is "A PHOTO ALBUM of OHIO'S CANAL ERA, 1825-1913" by Jack Gieck, published by the Kent State University Press, Kent, Ohio, in 1992 (revised edition).This hardcover book measures 8 1/2 inches wide and 11 1/4 inches high and comes with a dustjacket.While the book is "A PHOTO ALBUM," and while the book is loaded with photos and maps (there are more than 500 illustrations), there is also considerable text in the 312-page book by Gieck putting the illustrations in perspective and telling the story of the Ohio canals and the people who used them.The canals provided a vital transportation link for Ohio to the eastern United States in the 19th century.But the development of the railroads, along with poor management of the canals, made the canals decrease in importance.As stated in the book's introduction, "The final blow was struck in 1913 when a massive statewide flood wiped out the functioning remnants of the system.""A PHOTO ALBUM of OHIO'S CANAL ERA, 1825-1913" will be shipped within ONE DAY of cleared payment. Thanks for viewing!
Price: 4.99 USD
Location: Maple Heights, Ohio
End Time: 2024-12-03T15:16:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.88 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Subject: History
