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History of Steamboat in USA
« on: May 27, 2014, 10:15:59 pm »

I have many books in my 'steam' library, but I did not know some of the 'early' (depending on perspective) efforts in the USA.  For some good reading with a USA view on patent and invention, and the time and effort to create something (especially the tube boiler and the condenser), as well as the prominent involved members of this country such as B Franklin, GW, Paine, Rittenhouse, and many others, I suggest:
 
http://www.amazon.com/Steam-Untold-Story-Americas-Invention/dp/1422364402
 
 
Cheers
 
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