The great American steamboat race : the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee and the climax of an era /

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Author / Creator:Patterson, Benton Rain, 1929-
Imprint:Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2009.
Description:viii, 208 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7843209
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ISBN:9780786442928 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786442921 (softcover : alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-205) and index.
Summary:"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.

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