Reviews
Canals is not only an enjoyable coffee table book, but also a valuable research tool for designers and engineers., This book and CD are for the person who wants to explore the American canals and to search out their heritage., [T]he finest modern treatise on canal engineering and the impact of canals on America's national development., A treasury of historic photographs, illustrations, and plans of canals. . . . Provides the largest single source of material for those interested in the fascinating history of the classic era of American canals (1785-1860), for those who wish to explore canals today, and for professionals engaged in the preservation and rehabilitation of canals., Richly illustrated...[A] thorough account of this unique and under-appreciated part of our American heritage...The historical content of Canals is excellent., A richly illustrated history of America's first transportation network... [A]n essential reference for all aficionados of canal landscape and lore., [V]aluable resource...The series promises to be a breakthrough in...the history of engineering, providing a user-friendly resource., A delight...Provides interesting reading and makes a complex subject comprehensible through simple text and rich images.
