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OverviewRunning from New Orleans to St. Louis in the summer of 1870, the race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez remains the world's most famous steamboat race. This book tells the story of the dramatic contest, which was won by the stripped-down, cargoless Robert E. Lee after three days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes of steaming through day, night and fog. The Natchez finished the race only hours later, having been delayed by carrying her normal load and tying up overnight because of the intense fog. Providing details on not only the race narrative but also on the boats themselves, the book gives an intimate look at the majestic vessels that conquered the country's greatest waterway and defined the bravado of 19th-century America. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Benton Rain PattersonPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9780786442928ISBN 10: 0786442921 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 21 May 2009 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction Part One. The Big Event 1. The Start 2. The Course 3. The Early Going Part Two. The Origins 4. The Pioneers 5. A Different Kind of Boat 6. Captain Shreve’s Design 7. The Proliferation Part Three. The Circumstances 8. The Sweet Life on the Mississippi 9. The Hard-Working Life 10. Owners and Officers 11. The Perils Part Four. The Outcome 12. On to Cairo 13. The Fog 14. Celebration in St. Louis Epilogue Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsBenton Rain Patterson writes a cracking good narrative of the race, with the sort of excitement one might expect from a World Series announcer in a tight game between bitter rivals --Sea History. Benton Rain Patterson writes a cracking good narrative of the race, with the sort of excitement one might expect from a World Series announcer in a tight game between bitter rivals --<i>Sea History.</i> “Benton Rain Patterson writes a cracking good narrative of the race, with the sort of excitement one might expect from a World Series announcer in a tight game between bitter rivals”—Sea History. Author InformationFormerly with the New York Times and the Saturday Evening Post, Benton Rain Patterson is an emeritus associate professor of journalism at the University of Florida. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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