Papers of William Thornton V. 1; 1781-1802 |
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| Author:
| Thornton, William |
| Editor:
| Harris, C. M. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8139-1344-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1995 |
| Publisher: | University of Virginia Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $85.00USD $85.00 |
Book Description:
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A biographical sketch of the antecedents, early life and career of William Thornton, particulary known for his design of the US Capitol. It includes his early antislavery writings, and detailed accounts of the evolution of the first successful steamboat.
A biographical sketch of the antecedents, early life and career of William Thornton, particulary known for his design of the US Capitol. It includes his early antislavery writings, and detailed accounts of the evolution of the first successful steamboat.