In this groundbreaking study, Alonzo Barton Hepburn explores the role of artificial waterways in fostering economic development in 19th-century America. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Hepburn provides a detailed account of the construction and operation of canals and other water-based transportation systems. His thoughtful analysis sheds new light on the crucial role that infrastructure plays in shaping the economy and society more broadly. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.