A Vindication by Cadwallader D. Colden of the Steam Boat Right Granted by the State of New York: In the Form of an Answer to the Letter of Mr. Duer, Addressed to Mr. Colden (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Cadwallader David Colden

 
9781334386879: A Vindication by Cadwallader D. Colden of the Steam Boat Right Granted by the State of New York: In the Form of an Answer to the Letter of Mr. Duer, Addressed to Mr. Colden (Classic Reprint)

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This book provides significant insights into the debate over the Livingston-Fulton monopoly and the inception of steam navigation. It delves into the legal and technical disputes, the political maneuvering, and the criticisms waged against this venture. The author also examines the state of steam navigation prior to Robert Fulton's involvement, tracing its evolution from early inventors like Jonathan Hull to John Fitch, whose work laid the groundwork for Fulton's advancements. In exploring the complexities of the Fulton-Livingston monopoly, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by inventors and entrepreneurs in shaping the landscape of technological innovation. Through meticulous research and analysis, the author sheds light on the legal, political, and technological dimensions of this pivotal chapter in the history of transportation and industrial development.

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