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100 1 _aLatrobe, John H. B.
_q(John Hazlehurst Boneval),
_d1803-1891
245 1 2 _aA Lost Chapter in the History of the Steamboat
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _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.
500 _aRelease date is 2020-09-07
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSteam-navigation -- History
653 _aRoosevelt, Nicholas J., 1767-1854
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63140
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