Published by [Philadelphia. 1818]., 1818
Seller: William Reese Company, New York, NY, U.S.A.
A western canal scheme predating the Erie Canal. Sets forth the importance of improving internal river communication routes and turnpike roads around Philadelphia and between other centers of commerce, especially with respect to transporting goods, farm produce, coal, etc. According to the opening text, this pamphlet is based on commentary by William J. Duane. Shaw & Shoemaker locate only a single copy, that in the Eleutherian Mills Library. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 45131. Dbd. Tanned. A bit fragile, but good.