The Paths Of Inland Commerce - Softcover

Hulbert, Archer B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1419176854 ISBN 13: 9781419176852

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

Synopsis

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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Synopsis

The title "alligator-horse," of which Western rivermen were very proud, carried with it a suggestion of amphibious strength that made it both apt and figuratively accurate. On all the American rivers, east and west, a lusty crew, collected from the waning Indian trade and the disbanded pioneer armies, found work to its taste in poling the long keel boats, "corralling" the bulky barges.

About the Author

Archer Butler Hulbert was a professor of history at Colorado College, Colorado Springs, and author of"

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1419176854
• ISBN 13: 9781419176852
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96