October 26, 2025
Letters from an American
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Dramatic Drop in Shipping Costs
Heather explains how the canal reduced transport costs from over 19 cents to under 3 cents a mile, then under a penny by 1860.
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Heather explains how the canal reduced transport costs from over 19 cents to under 3 cents a mile, then under a penny by 1860.
