02683cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000150007804000110009304100170010405000130012110000630013424500510019726400510024830000470029933600260034633700260037233800360039850001970043450000310063150801900066252013160085253400450216865300320221365300380224585600430228399900190232663140UtSlPG20260610134444.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  arc01003374  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF106aVM1 aLatrobe, John H. B.q(John Hazlehurst Boneval),d1803-189112aA Lost Chapter in the History of the Steamboat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRegarding 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.  aRelease date is 2020-09-07  aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSteam-navigation -- History  aRoosevelt, Nicholas J., 1767-185440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63140  c103964d103964