Harlem River Ship Canal (1892) - Simon Stevens - Bog

The Harlem River Ship Canal is a historical book written by Simon Stevens in 1892. The book details the construction of the canal, which was a major engineering feat of the late 19th century. The canal was built to connect the Hudson River with the East River, providing a direct shipping route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes. The book covers the planning, design, and construction of the canal, as well as the political and economic factors that influenced its development. It also includes information on the various industries that sprang up around the canal, such as shipping, manufacturing, and transportation. The Harlem River Ship Canal is an important historical document that provides insight into the growth and development of New York City in the late 19th century.Letter From Simon Steven�������s To The Commissioners Of The Sinking Fund Of The City Of New York, December 25, 1891.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.