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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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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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. |
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| Physical Description: | vi, 234 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786447428 0786447427 |