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Steamboats: The Story of Lakers, Ferries, and Majestic Paddle-Wheelers
48 pp.
| Boyds |
February, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-1-59078-434-1$19.95
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4-6
Historical and modern steamboats and their roles in transportation and commerce are covered thoroughly. The author's passion for his topic is evident through his meticulously detailed histories of individual vessels, though the dense text will likely overwhelm readers looking for a basic introduction to the subject. Many contemporary and historic photographs of various types of steamboats help break up the pages. Websites. Glos., ind.