Papers of William Thornton / C.M. Harris, editor ; Daniel Preston, assistant editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thornton, William, 1759-1828.

Contributor:

Harris, Charles M.

Preston, Daniel, 1951-

Standardized Title:

Works. Selections. 1995

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thornton, William, 1759-1828--Correspondence.

Thornton, William.

Thornton, William, 1759-1828--Written works.

Thornton, William, 1759-1828.

Physical Description:

volumes : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Charlottesville : University Press of Virginia, 1995-

Summary:

This is the first book-length work of any kind devoted to Thornton and accordingly contains a comprehensive biological sketch of his antecedents, early life, and career. The volume includes his early antislavery writings, detailed accounts of the evolution of the first successful steamboat, and important papers and drawings dealing with the planning and construction of public works in Washington, D.C.

Contents:

v. 1. 1781-1802

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0813913446

OCLC:

30593281