Early Chapters In The Development Of The Patomac Route To The West (1912)

""Early Chapters in the Development of the Potomac Route to the West"" is a historical book written by Corra Bacon-Foster and published in 1912. The book focuses on the early development of the Potomac River as a transportation route to the west. It covers the period from the early 1700s to the mid-1800s, when the Potomac River was a vital transportation route for goods and people traveling from the eastern seaboard to the western frontier. The book begins with an overview of the early settlement of the Potomac River valley and the challenges faced by travelers and merchants trying to navigate the river. It then goes on to detail the efforts of various individuals and organizations to improve the river's navigability, including the construction of canals, locks, and dams. Throughout the book, Bacon-Foster provides detailed accounts of the people and events that shaped the development of the Potomac route, including the role of George Washington in promoting the Potomac as a transportation route, the construction of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and the impact of the Civil War on the river's use as a transportation route. Overall, ""Early Chapters in the Development of the Potomac Route to the West"" provides a fascinating look at the early history of one of America's most important transportation routes and the people who worked to make it a reality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.