Portraits of the Riverboats

By William C. Davis and William C. Davies

Book Overview

Whether called a riverboat, paddleboat, sternwheeler, or showboat, the steamboat revolutionized river travel between 1810 and the Civil War. Greatly advancing commerce and travel, these floating... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571454934
• ISBN13: 9781571454935
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Pr
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 2.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.5" x 0.8" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Breathtaking photography

The potraits of the riverboats are phenominal. A great work of history to go with the wonderful black and white photos of some of the giants in the history of river traffic. You will not be disappointed in your purchase of this wonderful book. More than a coffee table book it is an adventure into one of the most fascinatiing eras of history