9781331430599 - Department Reports of the State of New York, Vol. 17: Containing the Decisions, Opinions and Rulings of the State Officers, Departments, Boards and ... Messages of ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the construction of the Barge Canal in the early 1900s, illuminating the legal complexities and engineering triumphs that shaped the project. The author draws on primary sources to reveal the often-overlooked role of the state in the canal's development, arguing that legal negligence caused the destruction of a dam with severe consequences. The book delves into the technical aspects of canal construction, examining the challenges faced by engineers and contractors. It also considers the impact of the Barge Canal on the broader context of New York's transportation network. A rich and insightful account, it sheds new light on the legal and engineering complexities of this transformative project. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.