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The great American steamboat race : the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee and the climax of an era / Benton Rain Patterson

Catalog Data

Author:
Patterson, Benton Rain 1929-  Search this
Subject:
Natchez (Steamboat)  Search this
Robert E. Lee (Steamboat)  Search this
Physical description:
viii, 208 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Mississippi River
Mississippi River Region
Date:
2009
C2009
19th century
Summary:
"Running from New Orleans to St. Louis in the summer of 1870, the race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez remains the world's most famous steamboat race. This book tells the story of the dramatic contest. Providing details on the boats themselves, the book gives an intimate look at the majestic vessels"--Provided by publisher.
Topic:
Steamboats--History  Search this
River steamers--History  Search this
Paddle steamers--History  Search this
Marine engineering--History  Search this
Shipbuilding--History  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1001580