The Navigation Of The Lakes And Navigable Communications Therefrom To The Seaboard, And To The Mississippi River (1866)

The Navigation Of The Lakes And Navigable Communications Therefrom To The Seaboard, And To The Mississippi River is a book written by Edwin F. Johnson in 1866. The book provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the lakes and waterways of the United States, including the Great Lakes, connecting rivers, and channels leading to the Mississippi River. It covers topics such as the history of navigation in the region, the geography of the waterways, the construction and maintenance of locks and dams, and the use of steamboats and other vessels for transportation. The book also includes detailed maps and illustrations to aid in navigation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation in the United States or the geography of the Great Lakes region.And Relation Of The Former To The Lines Of Railway Leading To The Pacific.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.