Niagara Falls is famous for its natural beauty, but it is also an important industrial center. Koonz's book provides an in-depth look at the various industries that have grown up around the falls, from hydroelectric power to manufacturing to tourism. With vivid illustrations and informative text, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of industrial development in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.