The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal

PICTURE BOOK

by Cheryl Harness

The story of how De Witt Clinton's dream of connecting the Hudson River to the Great Lakes was finally realized — wonderful artwork, great for ages 6 to 9.

When De Witt Clinton first dreamed of building a canal to connect the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, folks didn’t believe it could be done. But eight long years after the first shovelful of earth was dug, Clinton finally realized his vision: the longest uninterrupted canal in history, making it possible to travel by water from the American prairie all the way to Europe. Great for young readers ages 6–9, enjoyed by all ages.

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