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<p> Pamphlet. Paper which argues in favor of James Rumsey, a native of Shepherdstown, W. Va. in Jefferson County, as the inventor of the steamboat instead of Robert Fulton. Includes a description and history of Jefferson County, as well as a brief history of steam-powered water transportation.<br /> <br /> </p>

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James Rumsey, the inventor of the steamboat : a paper.

Creator Personal:
Beltzhoover, George M.
Title:
James Rumsey, the inventor of the steamboat : a paper.
Call Number:
P579
Date:
1900
Description:

Pamphlet. Paper which argues in favor of James Rumsey, a native of Shepherdstown, W. Va. in Jefferson County, as the inventor of the steamboat instead of Robert Fulton. Includes a description and history of Jefferson County, as well as a brief history of steam-powered water transportation.

Subject Personal:
Rumsey, James, 1743?-1792.