| Description |
7 preliminary leaves, 3-315 pages illustrations 22 cm |
| Physical Medium |
8vo. rdabf |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-307) and index. |
| Summary |
"Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat is a biography book written by Thomas Boyd. The book tells the story of John Fitch, an American inventor who is credited with the invention of the steamboat. Fitch's life was full of struggles, and he faced many challenges in his quest to build a steamboat that could navigate the waters of the Ohio River. The book explores Fitch's life in detail, from his early years as a clockmaker to his later years as an inventor. The author also delves into the technical aspects of Fitch's invention, describing the design and construction of his steamboat. The book is a fascinating look at the life of an inventor who changed the course of history with his innovative ideas. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology and innovation."--Amazon. |
| Subject |
Fitch, John, 1743-1798.
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Steam-navigation.
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New Jersey Collection.
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Fitch, John, 1743-1798 (OCoLC)fst00000725 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJw4FjkvFqrfJCD3DpgxjC
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Steam-navigation. (OCoLC)fst01132384
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Boyd, Thomas, 1898-1935. Poor John Fitch, inventor of the steamboat. New York, G.P. Putnam's sons [©1935] (OCoLC)601999952 |
| ISBN |
0836956842 |
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9780836956849 |
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