Steamboats on the Hudson River (Images of America Series)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.47 (551 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738574155 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Whether it was a huge 400-foot side-wheeler, a small freight boat, excursion boats, or a ferry crossing, almost every river community was served by a steamboat.. The Hudson River was the cradle of American steamboating. While many people think of steamboats on inland rivers like the Mississippi, the type of steamboat that evolved on the Hudson was far more typical of those that operated throughout North America. From Robert Fulton’s steamboat through the last steamer on the river almost 170 years later, these boats were an integral part of the life and commerce of the Hudson River valley
In Steamboats on the Hudson River, he includes a wonderful selection of images, many never published before, from his personal and family collections, the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and other private sources. About the Author William H. is a noted maritime historian and artist. . Ewen Jr
. William H. Ewen Jr. is a noted maritime historian and artist. In Steamboats on the Hudson River, he includes a wonderful selection of images, many never published before, from his personal and family collections, the Hudson River Maritime Museum, and other private sources
Excellent book! Vincent R. Pasquantonio This is as good a run-down of the Hudson River fleet you could possibly ask for. The Hudson River was truly the Mother of the Waters in the new America, and the technology here, from the North River Steamboat to the Peter Stuyvesant, covers every breakthrough in the progression of the steamboat.. Snark Twain said What a wonderful book. The author is clearly knowledgeable and the. What a wonderful book. The author is clearly knowledgeable and the passion and interest in the topic comes through. Reading through this book and seeing the photos is educational of course, but put together, you are given a real sense of the time period. Sometimes it can be difficult to bring history to life, but this book does so in a wonderful way. Residents of the Hudson River Valley will love it of course, but anyone who has an interest in history or an appreciation of. Maritime historians and enthuasists will love this! Jack S. This is a labor of love written by a historian who really knows the Hudson River country and the many grand steamboats that once ran on its waters. The images are quite varied and of the highest quality. In addition to the many photographs of steamers making their way up or down the river, there are scenes on board the boats and on the docks, and of people, that really convey a sense of being there. This is a must for anyone interested in the grand age of steam on the nati