JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Raging Erie: Life and Labor Along the Erie Canal by Mark S. Ferrara (review).

  • Published In: Technology & Culture, 2025, v. 66, n. 1. P. 308 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Loomis, Erik 3 of 3

Abstract

"The Raging Erie: Life and Labor Along the Erie Canal" by Mark S. Ferrara delves into the often overlooked stories of the working people who built and maintained the Erie Canal, highlighting their hardships and struggles. Ferrara argues that the canal's construction came at a great cost to these laborers, with daily dangers, violence, and exploitation being commonplace. The book also explores the impact of the canal on social movements, such as abolitionism and women's suffrage, while shedding light on the harsh realities faced by those who toiled on the canal. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Technology & Culture. 2025/01, Vol. 66, Issue 1, p308
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0040-165X
  • DOI:10.1353/tech.2025.a951095
  • Accession Number:182908461
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