The Mighty Niagara is an excellent book for anyone interested in the geography, history, economics, sociology and development of Canada's Niagara Region and New York's Niagara Frontier.The two sides of the Niagara River share a common history from the fur trade through the War of 1812, the building of the Erie and Welland canals, the creation of hydro power and the boom in manufacturing in the 20th century. However Buffalo, the two Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and Welland handled these changes in radically different ways.
In his book, John N. Jackson along with his two contributors presents more than 200 years of layers of development. With a well-written text backed up by photos, charts and maps, he takes the reader on journey through time and geography.
The Mighty Niagara is a "must read" for anyone trying to understand one of the busiest border points between Canada and the United States. The communities are similar but every different.
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