Isbn: 9781026100790 - the st. lawrence navigation and power project (5 resultados)

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The St. Lawrence Navigation and Power Project' provides an in-depth and analytical examination of one of the most ambitious infrastructure proposals of the early twentieth century. This work investigates the multifaceted feasibility of developing the St. Lawrence River to accommodate deep-draft ocean-going vessels while simultaneously harnessing the river's immense potential for hydroelectric power generation. The authors deliver a rigorous evaluation of the technical, economic, and logistical hurdles involved in connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.The study explores various dimensions of the project, including projected construction costs, potential shipping traffic volume, and the anticipated shifts in North American trade patterns. It also scrutinizes the complex intersection of power development and navigation improvements, assessing the potential benefits and drawbacks for both the United States and Canada. As a comprehensive assessment of large-scale engineering and public policy, this work offers significant historical insight into the debates and planning that preceded the eventual realization of the St. Lawrence Seaway. It remains a vital resource for readers interested in the history of civil engineering, maritime transportation, and the economic development of the North American interior.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.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. "The St. Lawrence Navigation and Power Project" provides an in-depth and analytical examination of one of the most ambitious infrastructure proposals of the early twentieth century. This work investigates the multifaceted feasibility of developing the St. Lawrence River to accommodate deep-draft ocean-going vessels while simultaneously harnessing the river's immense potential for hydroelectric power generation. The authors deliver a rigorous evaluation of the technical, economic, and logistical hurdles involved in connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.The study explores various dimensions of the project, including projected construction costs, potential shipping traffic volume, and the anticipated shifts in North American trade patterns. It also scrutinizes the complex intersection of power development and navigation improvements, assessing the potential benefits and drawbacks for both the United States and Canada. As a comprehensive assessment of large-scale engineering and public policy, this work offers significant historical insight into the debates and planning that preceded the eventual realization of the St. Lawrence Seaway. It remains a vital resource for readers interested in the history of civil engineering, maritime transportation, and the economic development of the North American interior.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. …