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Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat
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Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat Hardback - 2010

by Thomas Boyd

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Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat is a biography written by Thomas Boyd that tells the story of John Fitch, a man who is often overlooked in history despite his significant contributions to transportation technology. Fitch was an inventor who spent many years trying to perfect a steam-powered boat that could revolutionize travel and commerce on America's waterways. However, his efforts were met with skepticism and financial struggles, and he died in poverty and obscurity. Boyd's book explores Fitch's life and work in detail, from his early years as a clockmaker to his experiments with steam engines and boats. The author also delves into the social and economic context of Fitch's time, examining the challenges and opportunities that faced innovators in the early years of the United States. Throughout the book, Boyd paints a vivid portrait of Fitch as a determined and visionary inventor who was ahead of his time. He also highlights the many obstacles that Fitch faced, including opposition from established interests and the difficulty of securing funding for his projects. Overall, Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of technology, transportation, or American innovation. It sheds light on an important figure who has been largely forgotten by history, and it offers insights into the challenges and rewards of pursuing one's dreams in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Title Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat
  • Author Thomas Boyd
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 328
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication date 2010-09-10
  • ISBN 9781164502975 / 1164502972
  • Weight 1.43 lbs (0.65 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.88 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.24 cm)
  • Category Literature - Classics / Criticism

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Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat
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Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat

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