Lake Ontario (The American Lakes Series)

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384 pp. 8vo. Part of the American Lakes series, recounting the history of Lake Ontario from before the arrival of the French through the time of publication. Three sections focus o n: the transition from Native American times to the dominance of European settlers; the American Revolution and the War of 1812, and subsequent reconstruction (including a chapter on the Erie Canal); a circumnavigational tour of the lake, with details on port cities and related industries (Oswego, Rochester, Canadian shores). Illustrated with black & white photographs and historical illustrations. Maps on endpapers, woodcut illustration in green ink on series and title pages. Show more