Thompson Westcott
Author
Language
English
Description
Fascinating biography of engineer and inventor of the Steamboat: John Fitch.
"In this narration are sketched the early career of the subject of the biography; his Revolutionary services to the State of New Jersey; his adventures in the wilds of Kentucky and Ohio; his captivity by Indians, and as a British prisoner; his exertions to obtain means to construct a steam-boat; his trials, failures, difficulties in building machinery, and his successful...