Sketch of the Civil Engineering of North America: Comprising Remarks on the Harbours, River and Lake Navigation, Lighthouses, Steam-Navigation, Water-

The book provides a comprehensive examination of civil engineering developments in North America, focusing on various infrastructures such as harbors, navigation systems, lighthouses, and transportation networks. It is part of the Sabin Americana collection, which offers a rich historical context from the arrival of Europeans to the early 20th century, featuring diverse genres including political tracts and literature. This collection aims to enhance accessibility to significant historical documents through high-quality digital reproductions, benefiting libraries, students, and scholars.