02402cam a22003253u 4500 43909 UtSlPG 20260610134016.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17000672 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Cowan, John Pryor, 1875-1960 Sometub's cruise on the C. & O. canal Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-10-08 Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Sometub's Cruise on the C. & O. Canal" by John Pryor Cowan is a travel narrative set in the early 20th century, specifically during the summer of 1916. The book documents Cowan's motorboat vacation along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, reflecting on both the natural beauty of the region and the historical significance of the waterway. It encapsulates themes of adventure, nostalgia, and the exploration of the American landscape, juxtaposed with personal anecdotes of the author’s journey. In this engaging account, Cowan embarks on the inaugural cruise of his uniquely constructed motorboat, "Sometub," traveling from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. The narrative unfolds through a series of incidents that highlight the challenges and joys of canal navigation. Cowan details technical difficulties with his boat, encounters with local residents, and vivid descriptions of the picturesque Maryland countryside. Throughout the journey, he reflects on the canal's history, tracing its roots back to George Washington and his vision for transportation in America. The narrative not only serves as a travelogue but also as a homage to the enduring spirit of exploration and the connection between past and present. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Md. and Washington, D.C.) Potomac River Valley -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43909 84748 84748