Portraits of the Riverboats
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (774 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1571454934 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This superb volume describes a world in which every boy along the Mississippi yearned to become a river pilot, and every levee was crowded with goods waiting to be loaded onto steamboats, a world in which the elite of society rubbed shoulders with gamblers in the luxury of mighty river cruises.. Greatly advancing commerce and travel, these floating mansions provided a romanticism and color which has long since disappeared. Whether called a riverboat, paddleboat, sternwheeler, or showboat, the steamboat revolutionized river travel between 1810 and the Civil War
Cheryl A. Enyart said 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. Christmas gift Ruth Fuehring I purchased this item because my son is fascinated with riverboats. This is a well written book that includes a lot of historical pictures and narrative.. K. McCulloch said Great Pictorial. The book shows many Civil War Riverboats, both gunboats and transports. Like all his books, William C. Davis, does a great job with this one also.