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

"A Vindication by Cadwallader D. Colden, of the Steam Boat Right Granted by the State of New-York" delves into the historical disputes surrounding the invention of steamboat navigation. Cadwallader D. Colden provides a detailed analysis of the claims made by John Fitch and James Rumsey in comparison to the success of Robert Fulton. Through a critical examination of exclusive grants, patents, and practical implementations, Colden sheds light on the complexities of steamboat technology's development and the true pioneers in the field.