Learn how Robert Fulton invented a boat that harnessed the steam engine and revolutionized travel /
Robert Fulton made the steamboat a successful form of transportation in 1807, when his North River Steamboat travelled on the Hudson River from New York City to Albany, NY, in only 32 hours. The trip usually took about 4 days.
| Other Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
| Published: |
Chicago, IL :
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2013.
|
| Series: | Academic Video Online
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
Similar Items
Sunday morning. February 9, 1811 /
Published: (2014)
Published: (2014)
Robert Fulton: his life and its results,
by: Thurston, Robert Henry, 1839-1903
Published: (1891)
by: Thurston, Robert Henry, 1839-1903
Published: (1891)
The fire of his genius : Robert Fulton and the American dream /
by: Sale, Kirkpatrick
Published: (2001)
by: Sale, Kirkpatrick
Published: (2001)
Robert Fulton, a biography /
by: Philip, Cynthia Owen
Published: (1985)
by: Philip, Cynthia Owen
Published: (1985)
Robert Fulton, pioneer of undersea warfare /
by: Hutcheon, Wallace, 1933-
Published: (1981)
by: Hutcheon, Wallace, 1933-
Published: (1981)
Robert Fulton : from submarine to steamboat /
by: Kroll, Steven
Published: (1999)
by: Kroll, Steven
Published: (1999)
Robert Fulton /
by: Landau, Elaine
Published: (1991)
by: Landau, Elaine
Published: (1991)
The fire of his genius : Robert Fulton and the American dream /
by: Sale, Kirkpatrick
Published: (2001)
by: Sale, Kirkpatrick
Published: (2001)
Robert Fulton /
by: Morgan, John Smith, 1921-
Published: (1977)
by: Morgan, John Smith, 1921-
Published: (1977)
The life of Robert Fulton /
by: Colden, Cadwallader D. (Cadwallader David), 1769-1834
Published: (1817)
by: Colden, Cadwallader D. (Cadwallader David), 1769-1834
Published: (1817)
Robert Fulton, engineer and artist : his life and works /
by: Dickinson, Henry Winram
Published: (1913)
by: Dickinson, Henry Winram
Published: (1913)
The life of Robert Fulton ... : accompanied with copies of Mr. Fulton's original drawings and numerous plates, exhibiting the leading incidents and ornaments of his private character; his elevated principles of action; his uncommon usefulness and celebrity, and his undying fame /
by: Reigart, J. Franklin
Published: (1856)
by: Reigart, J. Franklin
Published: (1856)
The life of Robert Fulton : accompanied with copies of Mr. Fulton's original drawings and numerous plates, exhibiting the leading incidents and ornaments of his private character; his elevated principles of action; his uncommon usefulness and celebrity, and his undying fame /
by: Reigart, J. Franklin (John Franklin), 1813-1884
Published: (1856)
by: Reigart, J. Franklin (John Franklin), 1813-1884
Published: (1856)
A head full of notions : a story about Robert Fulton /
by: Bowen, Andy Russell
Published: (1997)
by: Bowen, Andy Russell
Published: (1997)
The life of Robert Fulton /
by: Colden, Cadwallader D. (Cadwallader David), 1769-1834
Published: (1817)
by: Colden, Cadwallader D. (Cadwallader David), 1769-1834
Published: (1817)
Who really invented the steamboat? : Fulton's Clermont coup : a history of the steamboat contributions of William Henry, James Rumsey, John Fitch, Oliver Evans, Nathan Read, Samuel Morey, Robert Fulton, John Stevens, and others /
by: Shagena, Jack L.
Published: (2004)
by: Shagena, Jack L.
Published: (2004)
The life of Robert Fulton : one of the most distinguished inventors the world has ever produced ... accompanied with copies of Mr. Fulton's original drawings and numerous plates ... /
by: Reigart, J. Franklin (John Franklin), 1813-1884
Published: (1856)
by: Reigart, J. Franklin (John Franklin), 1813-1884
Published: (1856)
A history of the steam-boat case, lately discussed by counsel before the legislature of New-Jersey : comprised in a letter to a gentleman at Washington.
by: Stockton, Lucius Horatio, -1835
Published: (1815)
by: Stockton, Lucius Horatio, -1835
Published: (1815)
Navigation accélérée /
Published: (1815)
Published: (1815)
An examination of Cadwallader D. Colden's book, entitled A life of Robert Fulton /
by: Friend of John Fitch
Published: (1818)
by: Friend of John Fitch
Published: (1818)
A letter, addressed to Cadwallader D. Colden, Esquire : in answer to the strictures, contained in his "Life of Robert Fulton", upon the report of the select committee, to whom was referred a memorial relative to steam navigation, presented to the Legislature of New-York, at the session of 1814 /
by: Duer, William Alexander, 1780-1858
Published: (1817)
by: Duer, William Alexander, 1780-1858
Published: (1817)
Robert Fulton, pioneer of undersea warfare /
by: Hutcheon, Wallace, 1933-
Published: (1981)
by: Hutcheon, Wallace, 1933-
Published: (1981)
A demonstration of the right to the navigation of the waters of New York without the license of the owners of the monopoly of steam and fire granted to Robert R. Livingston and Robert Fulton : comprehending the opinions of judges and counsel on the case, and suggesting the means by which a valuable branch of business of increasing importance may be opened and secured for a long period /
by: Sullivan, John L. (John Langdon), 1777-1865
Published: (1821)
by: Sullivan, John L. (John Langdon), 1777-1865
Published: (1821)
A Review of the letter, addressed by William Alexander Duer, Esquire, to Cadwallader Colden, Esquire : in answer to strictures contained in his "Life of Robert Fulton," relative to steam navigation ...
Published: (1818)
Published: (1818)
A letter : addressed to Cadwallader D. Colden, esquire. In answer to the strictures, contained in his "Life of Robert Fulton", upon the report of the select committee, to whom was referred a memorial relative to steam navigation, presented to the Legislature of New York, at the session of 1814. With an appendix, containing the several laws concerning steam boats: the petitions presented for their modification; and the reports of select committees thereupon & c., & c., & c.
by: Duer, William Alexander, 1780-1858
Published: (1817)
by: Duer, William Alexander, 1780-1858
Published: (1817)
Lloyd's steamboat directory, and disasters on the western waters : containing the history of the first application of steam, as a motive power; the lives of John Fitch and Robert Fulton; history of the early steamboat navigation on western waters; full accounts of all the steamboat disasters; a complete list of steamboats and all other vessels now afloat on thewestern rivers and lakes; maps of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers; history of all the rail roads in the United States; one hundred engravings and sixty maps /
by: Lloyd, James T.
Published: (1856)
by: Lloyd, James T.
Published: (1856)
Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission Act of 2007 : report (to accompany S. 1148).
Published: (2007)
Published: (2007)
A reply to Mr. Colden's vindication of the steam-boat monopoly : with an appendix, containing copies of the most important documents referred to in the argument /
by: Duer, William Alexander, 1780-1858
Published: (1819)
by: Duer, William Alexander, 1780-1858
Published: (1819)
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.
by: Colden, Cadwallader D. (Cadwallader David), 1769-1834
Published: (1818)
by: Colden, Cadwallader D. (Cadwallader David), 1769-1834
Published: (1818)
A vindication /
by: Colden, Cadwallader D. (Cadwallader David), 1769-1834
Published: (1818)
by: Colden, Cadwallader D. (Cadwallader David), 1769-1834
Published: (1818)
Shaping America.
Published: (2001)
Published: (2001)
In their own words.
Published: (2021)
Published: (2021)