The steamboat era

"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.

Year

2009

Language

English

Publisher

McFarland & Co.

Editions

2

Pages

299

ISBN

9780786443871

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