As late as the mid-twentieth century, mules driven by young workers were still being used to move boats on canals in the Northeastern U.S. Note the visible tow rope. Photo by John P. Scharle, June 30, 1957, Delaware Canal, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Larry, a mule driver. Mules were described as Mary, o...
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