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History of Early Steamboat Navigation on the Missouri River, Volume 2 (of 2) / Life and Adventures of Joseph La Barge

By Hiram Martin Chittenden
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A detailed historical account of steamboat navigation on the Missouri River that interweaves technical, commercial, and human narratives centered on a pioneer river captain and trader. It documents the development and decline of river commerce, operational hazards such as snags and shifting channels, wartime disruptions and guerrilla attacks, interactions with Indigenous communities, the rush of gold-driven traffic to the upper river, military transport and supply operations, and the competition from emerging railroads. The volume combines episodic voyages and incidents with maps and illustrations and concludes by assessing the river’s changing role in regional transportation and settlement.

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Hiram Martin Chittenden

Hiram Martin Chittenden was an American author and historian known for his detailed accounts of early American navigation and exploration. His notable works include "History of Early Steamboat Navigation on the Missouri River," which provides a comprehensive look at the development of steamboat travel on one of America's major rivers, and "The Yellowstone National Park: Historical and Descriptive," which explores the significance and beauty of this iconic national park. Chittenden's writings contribute to the understanding of the American frontier and the evolution of transportation in the 19th century.

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