The steamboat era
Subtitle: a history of Fulton's folly on American rivers, 1807-1860
By: S.L. Kotar and J.E. Gessler.
Contributors: Gessler, J. E.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786443871
Subjects: Steamboats -- United States -- History -- 19th century; River steamers -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.