The great American steamboat race
the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee and the climax of an era
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Author
Publication
2009 - McFarland & Co., Jefferson, N.C, North Carolina
Language
English
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Identifiers
- Internet Archivegreatamericanste00patt
- ISBN-139780786442928
- ISBN-100786442921
- Library of Congress Control Number2009011919
- OCLC Control Number298304589
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- Better World Books9780786442928
- Open LibraryOL23187147M
Classifications
- DDC797.12/5
- LCCVM625.M5 P37 2009
- LCCVM625.M5P37 2009
Description
"Running from New Orleans to St. Louis in the summer of 1870, the race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez remains the world's most famous steamboat race. This book tells the story of the dramatic contest. Providing details on the boats themselves, the book gives an intimate look at the majestic vessels"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects
Topics
HistorySteamboatsShipbuildingRiver steamersPaddle steamersMarine engineeringNatchez (Steamboat)Natchez (steamboat)Robert E. Lee (Steamboat)Robert e. lee (steamboat)Shipbuilding, united statesSteamboats and steamboat linesSteamboats -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th centuryRiver steamers -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th centuryPaddle steamers -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th centuryShipbuilding -- Mississippi River Region -- History -- 19th centuryMarine engineering -- Mississippi River Region -- History -- 19th century
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