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The C & O Canal companion by High, Mike is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is The C & O Canal companion about?
A comprehensive guide to one of America's unique national parks, The C&O Canal Companion takes readers on a mile-by-mile tour of the 184-mile Potomac River waterway and towpath that stretches from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland, and the Allegheny Mountains. Making extensive use of records at the National Archives and the Park headquarters, the author demonstrates how events and places along the canal relate to the history of the nation, from Civil War battles and river crossings to the frontier forts guarding the route to the West. With photographs and drawings, he introduces park visitors to the hidden history along the canal and provides practical advice on cycling, paddling and hikingall the information needed to enjoy fully the park's varied delights. The new edition of this popular book features updated maps and the latest information on lodgings and other facilities for hikers, bikers, and campers. For a weekend excursion or an extended outdoor vacation, this guide remains indispensable for visitors to the C&O Canal park.
Who reads The C & O Canal companion?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- High, Mike
- Publisher
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780801866029
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Travel, History, Humanities
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (32 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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