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

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
Subject:
Natchez (Steamboat)
Robert E. Lee (Steamboat)
Natchez (Steamboat)
Robert E. Lee (Steamboat)
Steamboats -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century.
River steamers -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century.
Paddle steamers -- Mississippi River -- History -- 19th century.
Marine engineering -- Mississippi River Region -- History -- 19th century.
Shipbuilding -- Mississippi River Region -- History -- 19th century.
Marine engineering.
Paddle steamers.
River steamers.
Shipbuilding.
Steamboats.
Mississippi River.
Mississippi River Region.
History.
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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