Bibliograph

Steamboats, the story of lakers, ferries, and majestic paddlewheelers, by Karl Zimmermann ; photography by the author

Type

Label

Steamboats, the story of lakers, ferries, and majestic paddlewheelers, by Karl Zimmermann ; photography by the author

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsphotographsportraits

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Steamboats

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

by Karl Zimmermann ; photography by the author

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Accelerated Reader, MG, 8.3, 1, 112060

Sub title

the story of lakers, ferries, and majestic paddlewheelers

Summary

Zimmermann offers an overview of the history and mechanics of steam-powered boats. Reproduced archival and contemporary photos and drawings illustrate the chapters, which delve into the advent of the Age of Steam and the heyday of Mississippi River boating, as well as the types of steamboats--from excursion paddleboats to "workhorse" ferries and bulk carriers

Target audience

juvenile

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Story of lakers, ferries, and majestic paddlewheelers

Classification