The great American steamboat race
Subtitle: the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee and the climax of an era
By: Benton Rain Patterson.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786442928
Subjects: Natchez (Steamboat); Robert E. Lee (Steamboat); Steamboats -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century; River steamers -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century; Paddle steamers -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century; Marine engineering -- Mississippi River Region -- History -- 19th century; Shipbuilding -- Mississippi River Region -- History -- 19th century
Description: "Running from New Orleans to St. Louis in the summer of 1870, the race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez remains the world's most famous steamboat race. This book tells the story of the dramatic contest. Providing details on the boats themselves, the book gives an intimate look at the majestic vessels"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.