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A great river and those who sailed it
This well known and highly regarded classic of the opening up of
the American West concentrates on the great rivers of North America
and the Missouri in particular. Focus is, of course, placed to the
iconic paddle-steamers, their captains and crews, that plied its
waters and that have become emblematic of river navigation in 19th
century America. The scope of the narrative is significant. Events
are described from the mid 1850s and through the American Civil
War. However, the book principally deals with the post Civil war
period of westward expansion and the role of the vessels and the
river itself in the wars against the plains Indians. The
transportation of troops and materials played a significant part in
these campaigns and this is, of course, is recounted here in some
detail. Readers will learn about the exploits of boats including
the 'Far West, ' 'Key West, ' Rosebud, ' 'Luella' and 'North
Alabama' in this fascinating account of the American frontier
afloat.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
A great river and those who sailed it
This well known and highly regarded classic of the opening up of
the American West concentrates on the great rivers of North America
and the Missouri in particular. Focus is, of course, placed to the
iconic paddle-steamers, their captains and crews, that plied its
waters and that have become emblematic of river navigation in 19th
century America. The scope of the narrative is significant. Events
are described from the mid 1850s and through the American Civil
War. However, the book principally deals with the post Civil war
period of westward expansion and the role of the vessels and the
river itself in the wars against the plains Indians. The
transportation of troops and materials played a significant part in
these campaigns and this is, of course, is recounted here in some
detail. Readers will learn about the exploits of boats including
the 'Far West, ' 'Key West, ' Rosebud, ' 'Luella' and 'North
Alabama' in this fascinating account of the American frontier
afloat.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
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The Study (Paperback)
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