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Steamboats Changed America
Welcome to this History Highlights book for the curious mind without a lot of time. Experience fascinating true stories you can read in about an hour. Explore how United States history was dramatically altered by the development of machines to enable what formerly had been impossible. Boats powered by steam engines enabled transportation connections to far-flung regions. Steamboats quickly widened access to economic opportunities for business and agricultural development. Supplies and products could efficiently be transported. Transportation also impacted culture with the dissemination of news, food, religion, politics, arts, and much more. It all began in the United States with an unlikely hero named John Fitch. Two decades of refinements brought success to Robert Fulton. Steam-powered transportation revolutionized commerce and migration through the 1800s along the Ohio, Mississippi, and other rivers. Enjoy stories of steamboat adventures that carried the United States westward. The steamboats of the Civil War played significant roles as both sides struggled for dominance of the rivers to control the movement of soldiers, food, and military supplies. Bulk cargos moved by river transportation impact impact the nation's economy. Enjoy these bold characters and fascinating historical events.
107 pages, Paperback
Published April 15, 2023
About the author
Bill Wiemuth
35 books9 followersI have loved every moment of my study and sharing of history. In the last two decades, I have proudly written, produced, and published a diverse collection of 19 brief books which highlight amazing stories from United States history. They are all about 100 pages and share the best of the story, the drama, and the significance. They each are available in eBook, paperback, and audiobook format.
My collection of 200+ video presentations has been published into its own online streaming video platform.
As a speaker, I have presented historical stories aboard more than 500 cruises and delivered more than 3,000 presentations for cruise lines and at events across the U.S. and internationally. I also have appeared for numerous regional and national radio television programs including National Public Radio, CNN’s “Headline News” and ABC’s “Good Morning, America.”
As a “reporter of the past,” I value the skills I learned to earn a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Texas at Arlington. I also have earned an Alaska Naturalist certification from the University of Alaska - Southeast and been recognized as a Certified Interpretive Guide by the National Association of Interpretation which provides training for the National Park Service.
Learn more about me and my work to share stories from history, plus enjoy free books, audiobooks, video presentations, a weekly newsletter, and more. Visit us at HistoryHighlights.com.
My collection of 200+ video presentations has been published into its own online streaming video platform.
As a speaker, I have presented historical stories aboard more than 500 cruises and delivered more than 3,000 presentations for cruise lines and at events across the U.S. and internationally. I also have appeared for numerous regional and national radio television programs including National Public Radio, CNN’s “Headline News” and ABC’s “Good Morning, America.”
As a “reporter of the past,” I value the skills I learned to earn a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Texas at Arlington. I also have earned an Alaska Naturalist certification from the University of Alaska - Southeast and been recognized as a Certified Interpretive Guide by the National Association of Interpretation which provides training for the National Park Service.
Learn more about me and my work to share stories from history, plus enjoy free books, audiobooks, video presentations, a weekly newsletter, and more. Visit us at HistoryHighlights.com.
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