Features
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press April 22, 1996
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0801853281
ISBN-13: 978-0801853289
Product Dimensions:
9.2 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
Product Review
"A gliding packet boat of a book that tours the history of the canal's 92 working years With 54 sepia-toned photographs, Kytle's 'informal history' makes a worthy introduction to the making of the C& O Canal." -- Washington Post
"The reminiscences are great the best ever printed relating to the C & O canal." -- Hagerstown Herald-Mail
"Elizabeth Kytle's book contains all the research we've never gotten around to doing. She has transformed the mass of assorted political, financial, and economic data into readable chapters that cover the canal from its conception by President George Washington through 1971 when it became a national historic park." -- Potomac Appalachian
Product Review
"A pleasant-to-read history, and delightful and spontaneous reminiscences. A charming essay on 'the magnificent ditch,' for present and future generations to savor." -- Dick Stanton, former superintendent, C& O Canal National Historical Park
Reader Reviews
I am somewhat partial to this book. My grandfather J.P. Mose is in this book and I have Elizabeth Kytle to thank. You will read several accounts of what life was like boating and working on the C&O Canal from those that lived the "Good hard life". One of the greatest parts of this book is reading these accounts and Elizabeth Kytle keeps the wording exactly how these people speak, which makes it that more appealing to the reader. They all have great stories to tell and it leaves you with a new appreciation for generations that have gone before us. She gives you an excellent look into the history of the Canal and brings to life the importance of preserving our heritage.
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