In this Book
- Steamboat Montana and the Opening of the West: History, Excavation, and Architecture
- Book
- 2008
- Published by: University Press of Florida
summary
The Montana was a shining example of modern design and technological sophistication when it made its maiden voyage in 1879. But it is remembered for its ironic end: only five years after it was launched, the Montana struck a railroad bridge near Bridgeton, Missouri, and sank.
One of the largest stern-wheel vessels ever to navigate a western river, the Montana was built to compete with railroads. The recent archaeological excavation of its wreckage, combined with a wealth of written and visual material documenting its construction and use, offers fascinating insights into a little-known aspect of Western expansion.
Table of Contents
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- List of Figures
- pp. ix-x
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xvii-xviii
- 4. Excavating the Montana
- pp. 52-85
- 5. Construction and Engineering
- pp. 86-111
- 6. Epilogue
- pp. 112-118
- Bibliography
- pp. 127-132
Additional Information
ISBN
9780813045924
Related ISBN(s)
9780813032542
MARC Record
OCLC
607931448
Pages
176
Launched on MUSE
2013-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No