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A plan wherein the power of steam is fully shewn, by a now constructed machine, for propelling boats of vessels, of any burthen, against the most rapid streams or rivers, with great velocity : also, a machine, constructed on similar philosophical principles, by which water may be raised for grist or saw-mills, watering meadows, &c. &c. / by James Rumsey ...

Sabin Americana: History of the Americas, 1500–1926 Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Rumsey, James, 1743?-1792.
Series:
Fitch, John, 1743-1798. 1788. Original steam-boat supported.
Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926
Fitch, John. The original steamboat supported, Philadelphia, 1788
Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Steam-navigation--History.
Steam-navigation.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (20 p. )
Other Title:
Plan wherein the power of steam is fully shewn, by a now constructed machine, for propelling boats of vessels, of any burthen, against the most rapid streams or rivers, with great velocity
Place of Publication:
1788 [Philadelphia,
Philadelphia : [publisher not identified], 1788.
Notes:
Caption title.
Reprint. ef. Sabin. Dictionary, v. 18, p. 116.
Reproduction of original from Library of Congress.
Sabin no. 74126.
Cited in:
RLIN, CTRG447896-B
OCLC:
85890711

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