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100 1 _aKennedy, John
245 1 4 _aThe history of steam navigation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-03-01
508 _aBob Taylor, Peter Becker 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"The History of Steam Navigation" by John Kennedy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the development and evolution of steam navigation, outlining the innovations and key figures who contributed to this transformation in maritime transportation. The book covers a broad chronological span, examining inventions and advancements from the 16th century to the emergence of steamship companies. At the start of the book, Kennedy introduces the fascinating background of steam navigation, emphasizing its significance in the context of maritime history and scientific advancement. He recounts early attempts at steam propulsion, discussing various inventors and their claims to have created the first steam engines capable of powering boats. The narrative mentions notable figures such as Blasco de Garay and Robert Fulton, setting the stage for the ensuing exploration of steam navigation's inception and growth, as well as the commercial and technological challenges faced in establishing effective steamship services. This opening portion serves as a foundation for understanding the book's comprehensive account of how steam navigation came to shape global trade and travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Charles Birchall, Ltd., 1903
653 _aSteam-navigation -- History
653 _aSteamboats -- History
653 _aSteamboat lines -- History
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/historyofsteamna00kennuoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70176
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