Chesapeake and Ohio Canal: A Guide to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland, District of Columbia, and West Virginia

United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications

ene 1991 · Government Printing Office

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This beautiful illustrated handbook provides information on the 19th century canal era such as: how the canal was built, how it worked, who made it work, and what it contributed to developing agriculture, mining, and industry in the Potomac River basin. Also provides a concise travel guide with detailed canal maps, and other reference materials to make the most of a visit to the canal.