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Rome Haul
Author: Walter D. Edmonds

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A great fictional read for New Yorkers who live along the canal or for anyone who want to know what life was as a "hoggee" along the towpaths of the Erie Canal.  Originally published in 1929 with "critical acclaim."
Canal Town
Author: Samuel Hopkins Adams

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Another fictional book, this one elaborately detailing life in a growing canal town.  Written in 1944 by an experienced canal historian.

Captains Note: I could only find a copy of this book in print at the Erie Canal Museum but not on Amazon.
Canals for a Nation
The Canal Era in the United States
Author: Ronald E. Shaw

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A very thorough book on the boom canal era in the United States.
The Erie Canal: The Ditch that Opened a Nation
Author: Dan Murphy

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A smaller general coverage book that is a quick read, but interesting to the un-initiated canaller.
Canal Boatman
Author: Richard Garrity

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Anyone wanting to know the life of a canal boatman can read this detailed account of life and work on the Erie Canal.
Cycling Along the Canals of New York State
Author: Louis Rossi

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From the publisher: This is a complete guide to cycling along New York’s canals. It has detailed explanations of geography, history, and local culture in addition to cyclist-to-cyclist advice on terrain and routing. It is intended for adult beginner-to-expert bicycle riders. 

For more information:  Dick Mansfield   802-229-4243   dick@vitessepress.com

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