This historical look at the Lake Superior Ship Canal offers readers a detailed overview of one of the greatest mechanical waterways of all time. The text is richly illustrated with photographs and maps, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the canal's construction, operation, and impact on the Great Lakes region. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in American history or engineering. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.