John Fitch and steam navigation on western waters / by C. Seymor Bullock 1921.

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John Fitch and steam navigation on western waters / by C. Seymor Bullock 1921.

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This paper was composed by C. Seymour Bullock and read before the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania in 1921.

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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Fitch, John, 1743-1798

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Inventor. From the description of John Fitch papers, 1783-1854. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981153 Inventor and steamboat developer. From the description of John Fitch papers, 1764-1963. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454382 Nelson County, Kentucky inventor. From the description of John Fitch : miscellaneous papers, 1782-1814. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49222091 ...

Bullock, C. Seymour.

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John Fitch was born in 1749 in Connecticut. He was an early experimenter with steam engines and steambnoats, he is believed to have designed the first practical steamboat. Nevertheless, he failed to receive either the opportunity to commercialize his invention or the recognition he justly deserved. From the description of John Fitch and steam navigation on western waters / by C. Seymor Bullock 1921. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 44040547 ...