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"A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River" by Barlow Cumberland offers a fascinating journey into the maritime history of one of North America's most iconic waterways. Explore the era of sail and steamships as they navigated the Niagara River, a vital artery for shipping and transportation. Cumberland meticulously chronicles the evolution of steam-navigation, detailing the vessels, the people, and the challenges of operating on this dynamic river system. From sailing ships braving the currents to the powerful steamships that transformed commerce, this book provides a rich tapestry of…mehr

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"A Century of Sail and Steam on the Niagara River" by Barlow Cumberland offers a fascinating journey into the maritime history of one of North America's most iconic waterways. Explore the era of sail and steamships as they navigated the Niagara River, a vital artery for shipping and transportation. Cumberland meticulously chronicles the evolution of steam-navigation, detailing the vessels, the people, and the challenges of operating on this dynamic river system. From sailing ships braving the currents to the powerful steamships that transformed commerce, this book provides a rich tapestry of historical detail. Discover the stories behind the ships and the impact of maritime technology on the region's development. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Niagara River, maritime transportation, and the evolution of technology in the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.