History Of Early Steamboat Navigation On The Missouri River: Life And Adventures Of Joseph La Barge V1

The book ""History Of Early Steamboat Navigation On The Missouri River: Life And Adventures Of Joseph La Barge V1"" by Hiram Martin Chittenden is a detailed account of the life and adventures of Joseph La Barge, who was one of the pioneers of steamboat navigation on the Missouri River. The book provides a comprehensive history of the early steamboat era on the Missouri River, covering the period from the early 1800s to the mid-19th century.The author, Hiram Martin Chittenden, was a historian and engineer who had a deep interest in the history of the American West. He spent several years researching and collecting information on the early steamboat navigation on the Missouri River, and this book is the result of his extensive research.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the life of Joseph La Barge and the history of steamboat navigation on the Missouri River. The first chapter provides an introduction to the early steamboat era on the Missouri River, while the subsequent chapters cover La Barge's early life, his career as a steamboat captain, and his adventures on the river.The book also includes several illustrations and maps that help to provide a visual representation of the steamboat era on the Missouri River. Overall, ""History Of Early Steamboat Navigation On The Missouri River: Life And Adventures Of Joseph La Barge V1"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the history of the American West.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.