Commerce on Early American Waterways The Transport of Goods by Arks, Rafts and Log Drives

Colonial pioneers began entering the logging and forestry industries in great numbers along the Allegheny and Appalachian mountains during the late 1700s and were soon producing much more product than they could use. This book details how settlers used waterways to transport products to coastal markets. Topics include the timeline of water craft construction; major figures in the development of early waterway transportation; types of goods transported; and, occupational hazards from raging rapids to snowstorms. The book also features photographs, charts, and diary excerpts and an appendix detailing ark and raft construction.

ISBN:	9780786447428
Publisher:	McFarland
Imprint:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published date:	30 Apr 2010
DEWEY:	386.1097309033
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	234
Weight:	318g
Height:	229mm
Width:	153mm
Spine width:	15mm

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