The steamboat era : a history of Fulton's Folly on American rivers, 1807-1860 / S.L. Kotar and J.E. Gessler.

Author/creator Kotar, S. L.
Other author Gessler, J. E.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2009.
Descriptionviii, 299 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Subjects

Abstract "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009027458
ISBN9780786443871 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
ISBN0786443871 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks VM461 .K645 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold