Commerce On Early American Waterways

Author : Earl E. Brown
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0786447427

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Commerce on Early American Waterways by Earl E. Brown Pdf

Colonial pioneers began entering the logging and forestry industries in great numbers along the Allegheny and Appalachian mountains during the late 1700s and were soon producing more products than they could use. This book details how settlers used waterways to transport goods to coastal markets. Topics include the timeline of water craft construction; major figures in the development of early waterway transportation; types of goods transported; and occupational hazards from raging rapids to snowstorms. The book also features photographs, charts, and diary excerpts and an appendix detailing ark and raft construction. Twenty years of research produced one hundred and fifteen sources, ninety-five percent from historical societies, since large libraries held minimal information on the subject. For the Civil War buffs, chapters 5 through 9 give the "Woodhick's" (Pennsylvania Lumberjack) work ethic that made them a feared fighting force in the Union Army, known as the Bucktails.

Author : Earl E. Brown
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780786455966

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Commerce on Early American Waterways by Earl E. Brown Pdf

Colonial pioneers began entering the logging and forestry industries in great numbers along the Allegheny and Appalachian mountains during the late 1700s and were soon producing more products than they could use. This book details how settlers used waterways to transport goods to coastal markets. Topics include the timeline of water craft construction; major figures in the development of early waterway transportation; types of goods transported; and occupational hazards from raging rapids to snowstorms. The book also features photographs, charts, and diary excerpts and an appendix detailing ark and raft construction. Twenty years of research produced one hundred and fifteen sources, ninety-five percent from historical societies, since large libraries held minimal information on the subject. For the Civil War buffs, chapters 5 through 9 give the "Woodhick's" (Pennsylvania Lumberjack) work ethic that made them a feared fighting force in the Union Army, known as the Bucktails.

Author : Merril D. Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 941 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216168522

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The World of the American Revolution [2 volumes] by Merril D. Smith Pdf

This two-volume set brings to life the daily thoughts and routines of men and women—rich and poor, of various cultures, religions, races, and beliefs—during a time of great political, social, economic, and legal turmoil. What was life really like for ordinary people during the American Revolution? What did they eat, wear, believe in, and think about? What did they do for fun? This encyclopedia explores the lives of men, women, and children—of European, Native American, and African descent—through the window of social, cultural, and material history. The two-volume set spans the period from 1774 to 1800, drawing on the most current research to illuminate people's emotional lives, interactions, opinions, views, beliefs, and intimate relationships, as well as connections between the individual and the greater world. The encyclopedia features more than 200 entries divided into topical sections, each dealing with a different aspect of cultural life—for example, Arts, Food and Drink, and Politics and Warfare. Each section opens with an introductory essay, followed by A–Z entries on various aspects of the subject area. Sidebars and primary documents enhance the learning experience. Targeting high school and college students, the title supports the American history core curriculum and the current emphasis on social history. Most importantly, its focus on the realities of daily life, rather than on dates and battles, will help students identify with and learn about this formative period of American history.

Author : Alan Rothschild,Ann Rothschild
Publisher : Maker Media, Inc.
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781457187148

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Inventing a Better Mousetrap by Alan Rothschild,Ann Rothschild Pdf

Learn about the role that patent models played in American history--and even learn to build your own replica! Patent models, working models required for US patent filings from 1790 to 1880, offer insight into--and inspiration from--a period of intense technological advancement, the Industrial Revolution. The Rothschild Patent Model Collection consists of thousands of patent models, many from the 19th century. This book features the most outstanding of these patent models, and offers deep insight into the cultural, economic, and political history of the United States. This book not only catalogs hundreds of the most compelling models from the collection, but shows you how to build your own replicas of several selected models using Lego, 3D printing, and other materials and techniques.

Author : United States. Army. Office of the Chief of Engineers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Flood damage prevention
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU55748511

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Mississippi River at Alton, Ill by United States. Army. Office of the Chief of Engineers Pdf

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1134 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781598841572

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The Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Early American Republic, 1783–1812 [3 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

Relatively little attention has been paid to American military history between 1783 and 1812—arguably the most formative years of the United States. This encyclopedia fills the void in existing literature and provides greater understanding of how the nation evolved during this era. This encyclopedia offers a comprehensive examination of U.S. military history from the beginning of the republic in 1783 up to the eve of war with Great Britain in 1812. It enables a detailed study of the Early Republic, during which ideological and political divisions occurred over the fledgling U.S. military. The entries cover all the important battles, key individuals, weapons, Indian nations, and treaties, as well as numerous social, political, cultural, and economic developments during this period. The contents of the work will enable readers at the high school, college, university, and even graduate level to comprehend how political parties emerged, and how ideological differences over the organization, size, and use of the military developed. Larger global developments, including Anglo-American and Franco-American interactions, relations between Middle Eastern states and the United States, and relations and warfare between the U.S. government and various Indian nations are also detailed. The extensive and detailed bibliographies will be immensely helpful to learners at all levels.

Author : Archer Butler Hulbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1293195367

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The Paths of Inland Commerce by Archer Butler Hulbert Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Paths Of Inland Commerce: A Chronicle Of Trail, Road, And Waterway; Volume 21 Of Chronicles Of America Series; Volume 17 Of Chronicles Of America Series: Benjamin Franklin Edition; Part 1 Of Highways Of Commerce; The Paths Of Inland Commerce: A Chronicle Of Trail, Road, And Waterway abridged Archer Butler Hulbert Yale University Press, 1921 History; United States; Colonial Period (1600-1775); History / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775); Transportation; Transportation -- United States -- History; Transportation / General; Transportation / Railroads / History

Author : New Orleans Museum of Art
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015017081038

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The Waters of America by New Orleans Museum of Art Pdf

Author : Archer Butler Hulbert
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781613104422

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The Paths of inland Commerce, A Chronicle of Trail, Road and Waterway by Archer Butler Hulbert Pdf

Author : Christof Mauch,Thomas Zeller
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-07-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780822973416

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Rivers in History by Christof Mauch,Thomas Zeller Pdf

Throughout history, rivers have run a wide course through human temporal and spiritual experience. They have demarcated mythological worlds, framed the cradle of Western civilization, and served as physical and psychological boundaries among nations. Rivers have become a crux of transportation, industry, and commerce. They have been loved as nurturing providers, nationalist symbols, and the source of romantic lore but also loathed as sites of conflict and natural disaster. Rivers in History presents one of the first comparative histories of rivers on the continents of Europe and North America in the modern age. The contributors examine the impact of rivers on humans and, conversely, the impact of humans on rivers. They view this dynamic relationship through political, cultural, industrial, social, and ecological perspectives in national and transnational settings. As integral sources of food and water, local and international transportation, recreation, and aesthetic beauty, rivers have dictated where cities have risen, and in times of flooding, drought, and war, where they've fallen. Modern Western civilizations have sought to control rivers by channeling them for irrigation, raising and lowering them in canal systems, and damming them for power generation. Contributors analyze the regional, national, and international politicization of rivers, the use and treatment of waterways in urban versus rural environments, and the increasing role of international commissions in ecological and commercial legislation for the protection of river resources. Case studies include the Seine in Paris, the Mississippi, the Volga, the Rhine, and the rivers of Pittsburgh. Rivers in History is a broad environmental history of waterways that makes a major contribution to the study, preservation, and continued sustainability of rivers as vital lifelines of Western culture.

Author : Arnold van Beverhoudt
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780557178254

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These Are The Voyages by Arnold van Beverhoudt Pdf

Compiled from documents in naval and aerospace museums around the world, this is a unique look at the ships of sea, air, and space that have carried the name Enterprise -- a name with a heritage spanning more than 800 years. For the first time, it's all here in one concise volume: o A detailed, 130-page narrative history of the ships and their heroic crews. o More than 80 illustrations, including official photographs and ship profile drawings. o An appendix listing more than 190 vessels named Enterprise. o Extensive notes and a bibliography listing more than 110 sources for further reference. This isn't just a book of facts and figures, but a stirring tale of adventure, discovery, and courage, often told in the words of those who were there. This revised 2nd edition updates the stories of the naval vessels through the deactivation of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) and the latest adventures of the starships Enterprise. Come and relive the epic voyages!

Author : David P. Billington,Donald C. Jackson
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780806157887

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Big Dams of the New Deal Era by David P. Billington,Donald C. Jackson Pdf

The massive dams of the American West were designed to serve multiple purposes: improving navigation, irrigating crops, storing water, controlling floods, and generating hydroelectricity. Their construction also put thousands of people to work during the Great Depression. Only later did the dams’ baneful effects on river ecologies spark public debate. Big Dams of the New Deal Era tells how major water-storage structures were erected in four western river basins. David P. Billington and Donald C. Jackson reveal how engineering science, regional and national politics, perceived public needs, and a river’s natural features intertwined to create distinctive dams within each region. In particular, the authors describe how two federal agencies, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation, became key players in the creation of these important public works. By illuminating the mathematical analysis that supported large-scale dam construction, the authors also describe how and why engineers in the 1930s most often opted for massive gravity dams, whose design required enormous quantities of concrete or earth-rock fill for stability. Richly illustrated, Big Dams of the New Deal Era offers a compelling account of how major dams in the New Deal era restructured the landscape—both politically and physically—and why American society in the 1930s embraced them wholeheartedly.

Author : Kevin Hillstrom,Laurie Collier Hillstrom
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-02-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781851097241

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The Industrial Revolution in America [3 volumes] by Kevin Hillstrom,Laurie Collier Hillstrom Pdf

This three-volume set concludes ABC-CLIO's groundbreaking series on the Industrial Revolution as it played out in the United States, offering volumes on the communications industry and the agriculture and meatpacking industries—plus a concluding overview volume on the causes, courses, and interconnections among the industries that brought such dramatic change to our lives. The concluding three-volume set in ABC-CLIO's landmark Industrial Revolution in America series offers vivid reminders of how this economic renaissance changed virtually every facet of American life. Communications takes readers from the telegraph to the telephone and beyond, showing how improvements in communication (aided by better transportation) helped create a truly national marketplace. Agriculture and Meatpacking details the shift of agriculture from family farms and local trade to mass production and agribusiness, sparking the development of a full range of farm machinery and spawning the rise of a new metropolis practically overnight. The concluding Overview/Comparison volume looks at the Industrial Revolution as a whole—revealing the impact of various industries on each other and gauging the revolution's broader social and political legacy in the United States and around the world.

Author : Archer B Hulbert
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019511907

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The Paths of Inland Commerce a Chronicle of Trail, Road, and Waterway by Archer B Hulbert Pdf

Before the advent of highways and air travel, the paths of inland commerce were the lifeblood of America's economy. In this comprehensive history, Archer Butler Hulbert takes us on a tour of the trail, road, and waterway systems that connected the nation, from the earliest Native American trade routes to the great canals and railways of the modern era. Drawing on extensive research and illustrated with dozens of maps and photographs, 'The Paths of Inland Commerce' is an essential guide to understanding the foundations of America's economic and social development. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2048 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Transportation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117932264

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Domestic Land and Water Transportation by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce Pdf