Proceedings at a General Convention of Delegates, 1823 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

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Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332092764 ISBN 13 : 9781332092765

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A window into early American infrastructure debates, this volume captures the 1823 convention’s plans for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and related projects.

The text collects motions, speeches, and legislative excerpts that shaped a major inland waterway effort. It shows how delegates argued about funding, land rights, and the practical steps needed to connect rivers with a new canal network. Readers will trace the aims, concerns, and personalities that drove this historic undertaking, from local landholders to national figures.

- Discover the key resolutions, committees, and procedural steps that moved the convention forward.
- See how lawmakers discussed financing, land acquisition, and public access for navigation.
- Follow references to earlier canal efforts in Europe and America and their influence on planning.
- Get a sense of the tone and priorities of early 19th‑century infrastructure lobbying and state‑level governance.

Ideal for readers of early American history, political process, and the origins of internal improvements in the United States.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332092764
• ISBN 13: 9781332092765
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 52
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