Syracuse University Press has just published an interesting new book entitled "The Forestport Breaks: A 19th Century Conspiracy Along the Black River Canal." Featuring a young Teddy Roosevelt, Pinkerton National Detective Agency operatives and a colorful cast of Upstate politicians, I think this story of corruption and criminal plotting along the Erie Canal system would appeal to New York history fans. More information is at www.syracuseuniversitypress.syr.edu But then, I'm not a neutral observer. I wrote the book! Michael Doyle McClatchy Newspapers 420 National Press Building Washington, DC 20045 202-383-0006 [log in to unmask]