Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat - Paperback

by Thomas Boyd (Author)

Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat is a biography book written by Thomas Boyd. The book tells the story of John Fitch, an American inventor who is credited with the invention of the steamboat. Fitch's life was full of struggles, and he faced many challenges in his quest to build a steamboat that could navigate the waters of the Ohio River. The book explores Fitch's life in detail, from his early years as a clockmaker to his later years as an inventor. The author also delves into the technical aspects of Fitch's invention, describing the design and construction of his steamboat. The book is a fascinating look at the life of an inventor who changed the course of history with his innovative ideas. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology and innovation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.