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100 1 _aChittenden, Hiram Martin,
_d1858-1917
245 1 0 _aHistory of Early Steamboat Navigation on the Missouri River, Volume 1 (of 2) :
_bLife and Adventures of Joseph La Barge
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-26
508 _aCharlie Howard 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"History of Early Steamboat Navigation on the Missouri River, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Hiram Martin Chittenden is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work dives into the legacy of steamboat navigation on the Missouri River, particularly focusing on the life and adventures of Captain Joseph La Barge, a significant figure associated with the commerce along the river. The book intricately details how steamboat navigation was vital to the development of the American West. At the start of this volume, the author sets the stage for the narrative by recounting how he met Captain La Barge in 1896 and was inspired to capture his rich history for posterity. The opening chapters present La Barge's ancestry, early childhood, and his initial experiences with the fur trade, emphasizing his adventurous spirit and connection to the Missouri River. The text highlights the challenges faced by La Barge as he began his career, laying the groundwork for a captivating exploration of the river's role in shaping the region's history, economy, and the intriguing life of this pioneer navigator. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLa Barge, Joseph, 1815-1899
653 _aSteam-navigation -- Missouri River
653 _aMissouri River -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64136
999 _c104960
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