The New Niagara : Tourism, Technology, and the Landscape of Niagara Falls, 1776–1917

Name: The New Niagara
Brand: Pennsylvania State University Press
SKU: 9780271015934
Price: 6850 KES
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ISBN: 9780271015934

by William R. Irwin

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 0271015934

ISBN-13 9780271015934

Publisher Pennsylvania State University Press

Imprint Pennsylvania State University Press

Country of Manufacture US

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Sep 15th, 1996

Print length 300 Pages

Weight 526 grams

Dimensions 22.90 x 15.20 x 2.20 cms

Product Classification: History of the Americas Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000 Cultural studies Tourism industry

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This work looks at the appeal of Niagara Falls to the Americans as an icon of progress and technology. It was in the mid-1800s, when engineers "conquered" the Falls, that it captured the American imagination, and the transformation emerged as both a national shame and a symbol of modern America.

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