Steamboat Evolution
Author | : Basil Clark |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 2007-03-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781847532015 |
ISBN-13 | : 1847532012 |
Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Download or read book Steamboat Evolution written by Basil Clark and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A short introductory history of the origins of powered vessels in America, the UK and France from early thoughts to the successes of Fulton in 1807 and Bell in 1812. It covers the boats, machinery, propulsive methods used, people and places involved. The text with illustrations and appendices of source material provide a sound basis for further study of any single aspect of the subject area.