Title: A Sketch Of The Origin And Progress Of Steam Navigation From Authentic Document (1848)
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1436751403
ISBN 13: 9781436751407
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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A Sketch of the Origin and Progress of Steam Navigation from Authentic Documents is a historical book written by Bennet Woodcroft in 1848. The book provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of steam navigation, from its early beginnings to the mid-19th century. Woodcroft meticulously researched and documented the history of steam navigation, drawing from a wide range of primary sources and documents. The book covers the key milestones in the development of steam navigation, including the first steam-powered boat, the earliest steamships, and the first transatlantic steamship crossings. It also discusses the technological advancements that enabled steam navigation, such as the development of the steam engine and the construction of iron steamships. Throughout the book, Woodcroft provides detailed descriptions of the various steamships and their voyages, as well as the challenges and obstacles faced by early steamship pioneers. He also includes biographical sketches of key figures in the history of steam navigation, such as Robert Fulton and Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Overall, A Sketch of the Origin and Progress of Steam Navigation from Authentic Documents is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation and technological innovation. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of steam navigation and the pioneering individuals who helped shape this revolutionary industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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