The classic and definitive steamboat history, first published in 1949. Hunter includes many personal accounts and recollections of steamboat travel and archival illustrations in his extraordinarily well-researched, detailed overview of what was once a key form of transport. The 30 drawings include a nice depiction of the innovative Shreve's Snag Boat. An essential reference for serioous students of westward expansion.  (USM75, $24.95)