Author: Main, T.
Title: Successful Application of Steam in Canal Navigation. To the Chamber of Commerce of the City of New York
Description: New York, n.p. 1870. First edition. Stitched self wrappers. 7 pp. 8vo. The application of T. Main and McMillan, owners of the steamer George Barnard for the Chamber of Commerce of the city of New York to study once again the use of steamers on the canals. Last studied in 1858, it was felt that the boats were inappropriate due to a lesser carrying capacity and the wash from the boats which eroded the banks. Main and McMillan stated that they had solved the problems and thus asked the chapter to appoint an Examining Committee. Not in OCLC. A very good+ copy with a mail fold.
Keywords: New York, , Americana, New York, Americana, New York, 19th c., Canals, Steam Ships, Pamphlet
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Title: Successful Application of Steam in Canal Navigation. To the Chamber of Commerce of the City of New York
Description: New York, n.p. 1870. First edition. Stitched self wrappers. 7 pp. 8vo. The application of T. Main and McMillan, owners of the steamer George Barnard for the Chamber of Commerce of the city of New York to study once again the use of steamers on the canals. Last studied in 1858, it was felt that the boats were inappropriate due to a lesser carrying capacity and the wash from the boats which eroded the banks. Main and McMillan stated that they had solved the problems and thus asked the chapter to appoint an Examining Committee. Not in OCLC. A very good+ copy with a mail fold.
Keywords: New York, , Americana, New York, Americana, New York, 19th c., Canals, Steam Ships, Pamphlet
Price: US$ 50.00 Seller: Kaaterskill Books
- Book number: 27647
- Book number: 27647
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