History Of The Ohio Canals: Their Construction, Cost, Use And Partial Abandonment (1905)

The book titled ""History Of The Ohio Canals: Their Construction, Cost, Use And Partial Abandonment (1905)"" is a comprehensive account of the canals in Ohio, USA. It is authored by the Ohio Historical Society and provides a detailed description of the canals' construction, expenses incurred, usage, and partial abandonment. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Ohio canals. The first chapter introduces the reader to the history of the canals, their importance, and the reasons behind their construction. The subsequent chapters delve into the construction process, the cost incurred, and the engineering challenges that were faced during the project. The book also provides information on the usage of the canals, highlighting their role in the transportation of goods and people, and their impact on the economy of Ohio. It also talks about the partial abandonment of the canals due to the emergence of other modes of transportation such as railways and highways. Overall, ""History Of The Ohio Canals: Their Construction, Cost, Use And Partial Abandonment (1905)"" is an informative and detailed account of the canals in Ohio. It is a valuable resource for historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of transportation in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.