Cape Cod Canal

The book ""Cape Cod Canal: Letter From The Secretary Of War Transmitting Report Of Proceedings To Date In Determining Value And Advisability Of Purchase Of The Cape Cod Canal (1919)"" is a historical document that provides insight into the decision-making process of the United States government in regards to the Cape Cod Canal. The book is written by August Belmont, who was a prominent American financier and politician at the time.The Cape Cod Canal is a man-made waterway that connects Cape Cod Bay to Buzzards Bay, allowing ships to bypass the dangerous waters around the Cape. In the early 20th century, there was debate about whether the federal government should purchase the canal from its private owners. This book contains a report from the Secretary of War, who was tasked with determining the value and advisability of such a purchase.The report includes detailed information about the canal's history, construction, and operation, as well as its economic and strategic significance. It also includes analysis of the potential benefits and drawbacks of federal ownership, as well as recommendations for how the government should proceed.Overall, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and economic landscape of early 20th century America, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the development of modern transportation infrastructure.Letter From The Secretary Of War Transmitting Report Of Proceedings To Date In Determining Value And Advisability Of Purchase Of The Cape Cod Canal, Connecting Buzzards Bay And Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.