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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'By Waterways to Gotham' is a captivating travel narrative that documents an ambitious journey across the inland waterways of North America. Written by the seasoned explorer and writer Lewis Ransome Freeman, the work follows a meticulous voyage from the Great Lakes through the intricate network of canals and rivers leading to New York City. Freeman provides a detailed account of the geography, local characters, and the technical challenges of navigating these historic passages in a small skiff.The narrative captures a transitional period in American history, highlighting both the rugged beauty of the natural landscape and the industrial development lining the banks of its major trade routes. Readers are treated to vivid descriptions of the Great Lakes' vastness, the engineering marvels of the canal systems, and the bustling life of the river towns encountered along the way. Part adventure story and part geographical study, 'By Waterways to Gotham' serves as a vital historical record of the American interior as seen from its most essential water arteries. It remains a compelling read for enthusiasts of maritime history, classic American travel literature, and those fascinated by the enduring allure of life on the water.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "By Waterways to Gotham" is a captivating travel narrative that documents an ambitious journey across the inland waterways of North America. Written by the seasoned explorer and writer Lewis Ransome Freeman, the work follows a meticulous voyage from the Great Lakes through the intricate network of canals and rivers leading to New York City. Freeman provides a detailed account of the geography, local characters, and the technical challenges of navigating these historic passages in a small skiff.The narrative captures a transitional period in American history, highlighting both the rugged beauty of the natural landscape and the industrial development lining the banks of its major trade routes. Readers are treated to vivid descriptions of the Great Lakes' vastness, the engineering marvels of the canal systems, and the bustling life of the river towns encountered along the way. Part adventure story and part geographical study, "By Waterways to Gotham" serves as a vital historical record of the American interior as seen from its most essential water arteries. It remains a compelling read for enthusiasts of maritime history, classic American travel literature, and those fascinated by the enduring allure of life on the water.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…