Cruising America's Waterways: The Erie Canal

Stack, Debbie Daino; Marquisee, Captain Ronald S.

ISBN 10: 0970888600 / ISBN 13: 9780970888600

Published by Media Artists Inc., USA, 2001

About this Item

PUBLISHER: Media Artists Inc. DATE/EDITION: 2001, First Edition (1-5) EX-LIBRARY COPY BINDING: Hardbound, 11" x 8 1/2", 208 pages DUST JACKET: Jacket has a couple small library stickers and is taped down to the covers but is in a protective cover and in good condition. BOOK CONDITION: A library name stamped on top and bottom page edges, a clear card pocket affixed to front free end paper and a library memory sticker affixed to reverse of first free end paper. Overall condition is very good, clean and tight. DESCRIPTION: Well illustrated view of the canal at the time of publication.

Seller Inventory # 006493

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cruising America's Waterways: The Erie Canal
• Publisher: Media Artists Inc., USA
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0970888600
• ISBN 13: 9780970888600
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Travel/Exploration

About this title

Synopsis

"Focusing on the joys of traveling the canals of New York State and the famous Erie Canal, this accessible guide addresses the practical aspects of navigating canals. Featuring 225 color photographs that showcase the waterways in all four seasons accompanied by informative text, it presents the canal systemĘs evolution from an industrial transportation route to an exciting recreational waterway. Addressed are suggestions for taking full advantage of the canals when cruising on them; information on the mechanics of their unique locks, guard gates, and dams; and ideas for enjoying the cultural, recreational, and scenic opportunities along their routes."

About the Author

Debbie Daino Stack is the project coordinator for Media Artists Inc.'s award-winning PBS television series, Cruising America's Waterways. For nine years she was the program coordinator for the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, New York. She is the editor of Always Know Your Pal: Children on the Erie Canal. Captain Ronald S. Marquisee, producer of the Cruising America's Waterways series, was a tenured associate professor at Syracuse University's S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. He is licensed as a United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Master. They both live in Syracuse, New York.