ISBN: 9781333546106 - genesis of steamboating on western rivers: with a register of officers on the upper mississipi, 1823-70 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the rise and development of steam navigation on the Mississippi River and its tributaries from its rudimentary beginnings in 1808. The author draws on the memories and diaries of surviving rivermen and contemporary newspapers to tell the story of the men who operated the boats as well as the boats themselves. This book traces the evolution of steamboat design and engineering, while highlighting the role these vessels played in opening up the American West. Ultimately, this book offers a fascinating account of a transformative period in American history when the steamboat served as a vital mode of transportation and commerce. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…