The steamboat era
a history of Fulton's folly on American rivers, 1807-1860
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Author
Contributions
- Gessler, J. E. - Contributor
Publication
2009 - McFarland & Co., Jefferson, N.C, North Carolina
Language
English
Word Count
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Page Count
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Identifiers
- Internet Archivesteamboaterahist00kota
- ISBN-139780786443871
- ISBN-100786443871
- LibraryThing9772376
- Library of Congress Control Number2009027458
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- Open LibraryOL23622037M
Classifications
- DDC386/.22436
- LCCVM461 .K645 2009
Description
"First-hand accounts of steamboat accidents, races, business records and river improvements are collected here to reveal the culture and economy of the early to mid-1800s, as well as the daily routines of crew and passengers. A glossary of steamboat terms and a collection of contemporary accounts of accidents round out this history of the riverboat era"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects
Topics
HistorySteamboatsRiver steamersSteamboats -- United States -- History -- 19th centuryRiver steamers -- United States -- History -- 19th century
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