h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Congratulations on a fine article.

JTG

Thanks! Now I just have to think of other articles to write...

I can't wait.

JTG

Just read your article.

Brilliant!! Most enjoyable.

Must have a look if I ever get over 'The Pond'!
'G'

Many thanks! I'm glad you like it

A very good article if I may say so.

Coincidentally, I have just written about cement, part of the story of which involves the Erie & Hudson Canals. A particular type of cement was mined in NY State, but rather than bore you with the story here, you might like to find out for yourself, starting with a visit to http://www.widowjane.org Besides using the material in the construction of the canals, the cement was shipped down the canal system and used in the construction of New York City landmarks. Its a fascinating site, and contains much that will be of interest to you.

P.S. I should just make it clear that the website given above is just a starting point. The links from it will be of more interest than the story of Rosendale and its Cement.

I agree that this entry was very informative and enjoyable. Well done.

Thanks everyone Pheroneus: Thanks, I'll definitely check out that site when I get a spare moment (I'm a bit of a history buff, and I had a lot of fun learning about the canal)

This is a really fun to read and comprehensive article. Just one question: wasn't there another canal built roughly parallel that superseded the Erie Canal?

Hi, thanks Yes, there was another, larger, canal built to replace the Erie. They actually made use of some of the nearby rivers instead of building it completely from scratch. I'm not sure if there's a more proper name for it, but around here, it's called 'The Barge Canal'. It replaced the Erie, and is actually much larger in some sections.

JEN~
Just checking, lot of writing, writings hard, worth it, thanks again.