Commerce on early American waterways : the transport of goods by arks, rafts and log drives /

"This book details how settlers used waterways to transport products to coastal markets. Topics include the timeline of water craft construction; major figures in the development of early waterway transportation; types of goods transported; and occupational hazards from raging rapids to snowsto...

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Main Author: Brown, Earl E., 1932- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland and Company, [2010]
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Summary:"This book details how settlers used waterways to transport products to coastal markets. Topics include the timeline of water craft construction; major figures in the development of early waterway transportation; types of goods transported; and occupational hazards from raging rapids to snowstorms. The book features photographs, charts, and diary excerpts and an appendix detailing ark and raft construction"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:vi, 234 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786447428
0786447427