Who Invented The American Steamboat? (1874)

By William Augustus Mowry

Book Overview

""Who Invented The American Steamboat?"" is a historical book written by William Augustus Mowry and published in 1874. The book explores the history of the steamboat in America and attempts to answer the question of who exactly invented it. Mowry examines the contributions of various inventors and entrepreneurs, including Robert Fulton, John Fitch, and James Rumsey. He also provides a detailed account of the development of steamboat technology and its impact on American transportation and commerce. Through his research, Mowry argues that while there were multiple individuals involved in the creation of the American steamboat, Robert Fulton was the key figure who successfully brought the technology to market and revolutionized the industry. Overall, ""Who Invented The American Steamboat?"" is a fascinating look at the history of American innovation and the role of individual inventors in shaping the country's development.A Statement Of The Evidence That The First American Steamboat, Propelled By Means Of Paddle Wheels, Was Invented, Constructed, And Successfully Operated On Connecticut River, About 1792, By Captain Samuel Morey, Of Orford, New Hampshire, And That Robert Fulton Saw The Boat In Operation.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169494641
• ISBN13: 9781169494640
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"