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Author : Fred Erving Dayton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Steamboat Days written by Fred Erving Dayton and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James Tigner, Jr.
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764331091
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Steamboat Days on the Chesapeake written by James Tigner, Jr. and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 300 postcards and engaging text present Maryland's beach resorts of yesteryear. Before the completion of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and improved highways, the Chesapeake Bay was dotted with many beach resorts. By the 1890s, the two most popular beaches in Maryland were Betterton and Tolchester Beach. It was a time when going to the beach meant an excursion boat ride across the bay. Betterton's heyday was from the 1890s to the 1940s, when Betterton's Victorian wooden hotels were booked solid and served home cooked meals all summer. From its beginnings as a small picnic ground in the 1870s, Tolchester Beach grew to become the Chesapeake Bay's biggest and best-known amusement park and bathing beach until 1962. This book is a must read for beach lovers, historians, and postcard collectors alike.
Author : David C. Holly
Publisher : Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Chesapeake Steamboats written by David C. Holly and published by Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An appendix details the workings of early steamboat engines. Other appendices provide data on steamboats discussed in the text and maps of the region. The narratives extend the history of the era from that included in other books on the topic. The book, above all, is an enthusiastic, nostalgic, and thoroughly readable exposition of a bygone era and a "vanished fleet."
Author : Robert H. Burgess
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Steamboats Out of Baltimore written by Robert H. Burgess and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Lear Buckman
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3849652513
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (496 download)
Download or read book Old Steamboat Days On The Hudson River written by David Lear Buckman and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on 2019 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a short book that was originally called forth by a double anniversary, the centennial of the Fulton steamboat and the three hundredth anniversary of Hudson’s great discovery. The author has had the benefit of a long experience with the places which he describes, and his family has enjoyed unusual advantages through personal acquaintance with many of the river captains. After describing Fulton and his great invention, the author passes on to the development of the river navigation. He recounts the gradual evolution from the primitive crafts of the early nineteenth century to the palatial steamers of the present. He gives miscellaneous data relating to the monopoly of traffic, to disasters of historic importance; he includes a few anecdotes, and concludes his text with a brief narrative of Hudson's voyage and the projected memorials.
Author : David C. Holly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Tidewater by Steamboat written by David C. Holly and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The name Weems, and the Weems line," writes David C. Holly, "symbolized nearly the entire epoch of the steamboat on the Chesapeake." The Weems line began in Baltimore in 1819, as steamboats first appeared on the Chesapeake and its rivers. It was sold to the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1905, at the height of the steamboat's "Golden Age," though its boats continued to serve the Bay until the 1930s. Illustrated with maps, drawings, and rare photographs, Tidewater by Steamboat is the vivid portrait of life on the Patuxent, the Potomac, and the Rappahannock, where Weems boats sailed and the course of the American republic was set.
Author : Jack Shaum
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625855443
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)
Download or read book Lost Chester River Steamboats written by Jack Shaum and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the golden age of the steamer, the rich bounty of the Eastern Shore was transported down the Chester River and across the Chesapeake Bay to the port of Baltimore. For over one hundred years, vessels like the Maryland, the Chester and the B.S. Ford traversed these winding waters laden with fruit, grains, crabs and oysters. For a dollar, passengers could enjoy the novelty of a ride and the slow panorama of the shoreline. Through freeze and fog, skilled captains plied the waterways until the last of the steamers--the Bay Belle--made its final passage in the 1950s. Author and historian Jack Shaum journeys back to the bygone days of the Chester River's steamboats.
Author : Francis P. Prial
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1828 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Motor Boat written by Francis P. Prial and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 1828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jim Duffy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781735674155
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (741 download)
Download or read book Tubman Travels written by Jim Duffy and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-13 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiring stories of the Underground Railroad come alive for our times in "Tubman Travels: 32 Underground Railroad Journeys on Delmarva." Join award-winning author Jim Duffy as he wanders the Delmarva Peninsula in search of sites and scenes that put modern-day travelers in touch with unforgettable tales from the courageous journeys of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and an array of lesser-known heroes who set out through this region in search of freedom from slavery. This second edition has been updated for the Tubman Bicentennial year with newly recognized sites, fresh insights, and the latest in archeological and historical discoveries.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1528 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Motor Boat written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : William Keith Brooks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book The Oyster written by William Keith Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edward A. Mueller
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738501765
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Along the St. Johns and Ocklawaha Rivers written by Edward A. Mueller and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early days of the nineteenth century, water was a significant means for transporting both goods and people throughout this burgeoning nation, and the state of Florida was no exception. Since Florida has ocean access on the east, west, and south, and numerous waterways that serve the interior, the state's development has been greatly influenced by the rivers that wind through its beautiful and varied landscape. The people and vessels that traveled these waters were an integral part of the region's economy and took part in the often romanticized steamboat era. Of all Florida's natural waterways, the St. Johns River was perhaps the best suited for steamboat use, and the Ocklawaha River was one of its main tributaries. These valuable river routes encouraged the growth and prosperity of such Florida towns as Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Fernandina, and Palatka, and tourist attractions such as Silver Springs.
Author : Jim Duffy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781735674131
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (741 download)
Download or read book You Wouldn't Believe! written by Jim Duffy and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the storied Delmarva Peninsula in a fresh new way through this collection of amazing tales from days gone by. Award-winning writer Jim Duffy shares 44 true-life tales that run the gamut: adventure, comedy, romance, murder, and more.
Author : Harry Harrison
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 0307416739
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)
Download or read book Stars & Stripes Forever written by Harry Harrison and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On November 8, 1861, a U.S. navy warship stopped a British packet and seized two Confederate emissaries on their way to England to seek backing for their cause. England responded with rage, calling for a war of vengeance. The looming crisis was defused by the peace-minded Prince Albert. But imagine how Albert's absence during this critical moment might have changed everything. For lacking Albert's calm voice of reason, Britain now seizes the opportunity to attack and conquer a crippled, war-torn America. Ulysses S. Grant is poised for an attack that could smash open the South's defenses. In Washington, Abraham Lincoln sees a first glimmer of hope that this bloody war might soon end. But then disaster strikes: English troops have invaded from Canada. With most of the Northern troops withdrawn to fight the new enemy, General William Tecumseh Sherman and his weakened army stand alone against the Confederates. Can a divided, bloodied America defeat England, or will the United States cease to exist for all time?
Download or read book MotorBoating written by and published by . This book was released on 1951-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James Conroy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493004115
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Our One Common Country written by James Conroy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-12-23 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our One Common Country explores the most critical meeting of the Civil War. Given short shrift or overlooked by many historians, the Hampton Roads Conference of 1865 was a crucial turning point in the War between the States. In this well written and highly documented book, James B. Conroy describes in fascinating detail what happened when leaders from both sides came together to try to end the hostilities. The meeting was meant to end the fighting on peaceful terms. It failed, however, and the war dragged on for two more bloody, destructive months. Through meticulous research of both primary and secondary sources, Conroy tells the story of the doomed peace negotiations through the characters who lived it. With a fresh and immediate perspective, Our One Common Country offers a thrilling and eye-opening look into the inability of our nation’s leaders to find a peaceful solution. The failure of the Hamptons Roads Conference shaped the course of American history and the future of America’s wars to come.
Author : Tony Horwitz
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
ISBN 13 : 1429996986
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)
Download or read book Midnight Rising written by Tony Horwitz and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Notable Book for 2011 A Library Journal Top Ten Best Books of 2011 A Boston Globe Best Nonfiction Book of 2011 Bestselling author Tony Horwitz tells the electrifying tale of the daring insurrection that put America on the path to bloody war Plotted in secret, launched in the dark, John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry was a pivotal moment in U.S. history. But few Americans know the true story of the men and women who launched a desperate strike at the slaveholding South. Now, Midnight Rising portrays Brown's uprising in vivid color, revealing a country on the brink of explosive conflict. Brown, the descendant of New England Puritans, saw slavery as a sin against America's founding principles. Unlike most abolitionists, he was willing to take up arms, and in 1859 he prepared for battle at a hideout in Maryland, joined by his teenage daughter, three of his sons, and a guerrilla band that included former slaves and a dashing spy. On October 17, the raiders seized Harpers Ferry, stunning the nation and prompting a counterattack led by Robert E. Lee. After Brown's capture, his defiant eloquence galvanized the North and appalled the South, which considered Brown a terrorist. The raid also helped elect Abraham Lincoln, who later began to fulfill Brown's dream with the Emancipation Proclamation, a measure he called "a John Brown raid, on a gigantic scale." Tony Horwitz's riveting book travels antebellum America to deliver both a taut historical drama and a telling portrait of a nation divided—a time that still resonates in ours.
