A Lost Chapter In The History Of The Steamboat - 9781022030473

A Lost Chapter in the History of the Steamboat is a riveting account of the early days of steamboat travel in America. Written by John Hazlehurst Boneval Latrobe, a pioneer in steamboat design and construction, this book chronicles his experiences building the first steam-powered vessel to navigate the waters of the Mississippi River. Full of technical detail and adventure, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of transportation and technology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: John Hazlehurst Boneval Latrobe
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 46 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1022030477
• | ISBN-13: 9781022030473