Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat

by Thomas Boyd

Book Overview

Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat by Boyd, Thomas is a biography that tells the story of John Fitch, an American inventor who is credited with creating the first steamboat. The book explores Fitch's life, from his humble beginnings as a farm boy to his rise as a successful inventor and entrepreneur. It details his struggles and setbacks, including financial difficulties and legal battles, as he worked to develop and perfect his steamboat...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436693136
• ISBN13: 9781436693134
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"