The Western River Steamboat |
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| Author:
| Kane, Adam I. |
| Series title: | Ed Rachal Foundation Nautical Archaeology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58544-343-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2004 |
| Publisher: | Texas A&M University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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The first Western steamboat was built in 1811 in Pittsburgh, and thousands more were constructed in the years before the Civil War. This work traces the development of this once commonplace vessel. Kane describes the importance and impact of the steamboat in American history.
The first Western steamboat was built in 1811 in Pittsburgh, and thousands more were constructed in the years before the Civil War. This work traces the development of this once commonplace vessel. Kane describes the importance and impact of the steamboat in American history.