Publisher's Synopsis
Lloyd's Steamboat Directory and Disasters on the Western Waters is a historical book written by James T. Lloyd. The book provides a detailed account of the first application of steam as a motive power in the United States. It covers the history of steamboats and their development on the western waters, including the Mississippi, Ohio, and Missouri rivers. The directory section of the book lists the names of steamboats, their owners, and the routes they traveled. It also includes information on the size and capacity of each vessel. The disasters section of the book provides a comprehensive account of steamboat accidents and disasters that occurred on the western waters. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of steamboats and their impact on transportation and commerce in the United States. It is a must-read for historians, researchers, and enthusiasts of American history and technology. The book is written in the English language and is available in print and digital formats.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.
