02683cam a22003373u 4500 63140 UtSlPG 20260610134444.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d rc01003374 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 VM Latrobe, John H. B. (John Hazlehurst Boneval), 1803-1891 A Lost Chapter in the History of the Steamboat Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Regarding the author's connection with a case (never brought to trial) involving a patent granted to Nicholas J. Roosevelt in 1814 for using vertical wheels with steam engines to propel boats. Release date is 2020-09-07 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Lost Chapter in the History of the Steamboat" by John H. B. Latrobe is a historical account produced in the late 19th century. The book delves into the early development of steam navigation, particularly focusing on the contributions of lesser-known individuals, such as Nicholas J. Roosevelt, amidst the overshadowing fame of Robert Fulton. The work aims to illuminate a pivotal yet often overlooked segment in the narrative of steamboat innovation. The narrative unfolds as Latrobe recounts his early legal career and the engagement of John Devereux Delacy, who presents him with a now-valuable patent. This patent, originally granted to Roosevelt, highlights the significant technological advancements he proposed, such as using vertical wheels on the sides of vessels, which ultimately led to the development of successful steamboats. Latrobe meticulously analyzes the complex relationships and rivalries among notable figures in steam navigation, challenging conventional views and arguing for Roosevelt's rightful recognition alongside Fulton. The book serves not only to document historical facts but also to address the injustices of credit recognition in innovation, asserting the importance of acknowledging all contributors to technological progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Steam-navigation -- History Roosevelt, Nicholas J., 1767-1854 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63140 103964 103964