Product Description: The definitive work on the history of the Empire State. Major sections of the reference work are Introduction to New York State History by Dr. Larkin; New York State Symbols; Geography & Topography; Early History of New York, New York State History, Chronology of Events, Biographies of all New York Governors, Directory of New York Politicians - state and federal elected officials: Directory of New York State Services; New York Constitution, Directory of New York Historic Places, Bibliography, Illustrations, Maps and Index...read more

Product Description: New York's Erie Canal has long been heralded in story and song and the legendary waterway is well known to people throughout the world. Far fewer, though, are aware of the vast 524-mile canal network that still exists in the state...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: The Mohawk and Hudson (Albany and Schenectady) and the Saratoga and Schenectady Railroads were the first two built in New York State and the third and fourth built in the United States.

Product Description: A career biography of the early 19th century builder, engineer, entrepreneur, and would-be politician. Jervis was involved with building and/or managing three canals, seven railroads, and two major urban water systems. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.