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The Steamboat Phoenix and the Archaeology of Early Steam Navigation in North America

George R Schwarz

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Description:Steamboat Phoenix and the Archaeology of Early Steam Navigation in North America offers an in-depth exploration of the archaeological and cultural aspects of early American steamboat development. It also tells the story of Phoenix, the second steamer to operate on Lake Champlain and the world's earliest archaeologically studied steamboat wreck. In doing so, this book breathes life into the event that first opened people's eyes to the speed, comfort and efficiency of steam propulsion, as well as to the hazards associated with steamboat operation.The advent of steam navigation contributed significantly to the economic transformation of early America, facilitating trade through the transportation of goods along the country's lakes, rivers, and canals. Despite their significant role, however, little information regarding the construction and operation of early steamboats is available today and this book addresses this deficiency.Using Phoenix as a case study and comparing it with the archaeological remains of other contemporary steamers, this book offers a detailed and extensive insight into the development of early steam propulsion and of steamboat culture in America, as well as a look at what life was like on board through the analysis of recovered artifacts and contemporary accounts. With over 90 illustrations, including a reconstruction of the steamboat, Steamboat Phoenix and the Archaeology of Early Steam Navigation in North America is ideal for archaeologists and maritime historians, but also for those with a general interest in American maritime history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Steamboat Phoenix and the Archaeology of Early Steam Navigation in North America. To get started finding The Steamboat Phoenix and the Archaeology of Early Steam Navigation in North America, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Steamboat Phoenix and the Archaeology of Early Steam Navigation in North America offers an in-depth exploration of the archaeological and cultural aspects of early American steamboat development. It also tells the story of Phoenix, the second steamer to operate on Lake Champlain and the world's earliest archaeologically studied steamboat wreck. In doing so, this book breathes life into the event that first opened people's eyes to the speed, comfort and efficiency of steam propulsion, as well as to the hazards associated with steamboat operation.The advent of steam navigation contributed significantly to the economic transformation of early America, facilitating trade through the transportation of goods along the country's lakes, rivers, and canals. Despite their significant role, however, little information regarding the construction and operation of early steamboats is available today and this book addresses this deficiency.Using Phoenix as a case study and comparing it with the archaeological remains of other contemporary steamers, this book offers a detailed and extensive insight into the development of early steam propulsion and of steamboat culture in America, as well as a look at what life was like on board through the analysis of recovered artifacts and contemporary accounts. With over 90 illustrations, including a reconstruction of the steamboat, Steamboat Phoenix and the Archaeology of Early Steam Navigation in North America is ideal for archaeologists and maritime historians, but also for those with a general interest in American maritime history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Steamboat Phoenix and the Archaeology of Early Steam Navigation in North America. To get started finding The Steamboat Phoenix and the Archaeology of Early Steam Navigation in North America, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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