Commerce of the Lakes, and Erie Canal is a book written by James L. Barton in 1851. It provides a detailed account of the history, construction, and operation of the Erie Canal, which was a major transportation route connecting the Great Lakes region to the Atlantic Ocean. The book also explores the economic impact of the canal on the region, including the growth of industries and the development of new markets for agricultural products. Additionally, it includes descriptions of the towns and cities along the canal, as well as the people who lived and worked there. Overall, Commerce of the Lakes, and Erie Canal is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation and commerce in the United States during the 19th century.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.