The Lachine Canal
| Author | : Yvon Desloges |
| Publisher | : Les éditions du Septentrion |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2002-10-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 2894483317 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9782894483312 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (312 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Lachine Canal by : Yvon Desloges
Download or read book The Lachine Canal written by Yvon Desloges and published by Les éditions du Septentrion. This book was released on 2002-10-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for history buffs interested in inland navigation and industrial history, this volume reveals how the construction of the Lachine Canal starting in 1821 played a pivotal role in the industrial development of Montreal and all of Canada. Truly revolutionary, the canal ultimately allowed ships to bypass the previously insurmountable rapids and reach the Great Lakes, and its many consequences and benefits are described in detail.
