Obstructions To The Navigation Of Hudson's River: Embracing The Minutes Of The Secret Committee (1860)

By Edward Manning Ruttenber

Book Overview

""Obstructions To The Navigation Of Hudson�������s River: Embracing The Minutes Of The Secret Committee"" is a historical account written by Edward Manning Ruttenber in 1860. The book provides a detailed description of the obstacles faced by sailors and navigators while trying to navigate the Hudson River in the mid-19th century. It covers the various challenges faced by ships, including sandbars, shoals, and other natural obstructions, as well as man-made obstructions like bridges and dams. The author also delves into the history of the Hudson River and its importance as a trade route during the colonial era. The book includes minutes from a secret committee formed to investigate the obstructions to navigation on the Hudson River. These minutes provide valuable insights into the efforts made by the committee to improve the river's navigability. Overall, ""Obstructions To The Navigation Of Hudson�������s River"" is an informative and fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the Hudson River and its importance in American trade and commerce.Appointed By The Provincial Convention Of New York, July 16, 1776, And Other Original Documents Relating To The Subject Together With Papers Relating Tot The Beacons.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166594556
• ISBN13: 9781166594558
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"