Book
Night boat to New York : steamboats on the Connecticut, 1824-1931 / Erik Hesselberg.
Record details
- ISBN: 1493044494 : HRD
- ISBN: 9781493044498 : HRD
- ISBN: 9781493044498
- ISBN: 1493044494
- Physical Description: pages cm
- Publisher: Guilford, Connecticut : Globe Pequot, 2022.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue A River's Ghosts -- Powers of Steam -- Captain Bunker -- A Hero Returns -- Fast Traveling -- A Picturesque Valley -- To the Seashore -- Palaces Afloat -- Excursion! -- Ivory, Pistols, and Tobacco -- Pilots and Captains -- Athens on the River -- The People's Favorite -- The Granite State -- Twilight -- Epilogue A Whistle Good-bye. |
| Summary, etc.: | "A portrait of the steamboat era, when a procession of stately sidewheelers plied between Hartford and New York City, docking at Peck's Slip on the East River in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge"-- Provided by publisher. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | River steamers > Connecticut River > History. River steamers > New York (State) > East River > History. Connecticut River > Navigation > History. East River (N.Y.) > Navigation > History. |
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Chester Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Public Library | 387.243 HES (Text) | 33210000533766 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"A portrait of the steamboat era, when a procession of stately sidewheelers plied between Hartford and New York City, docking at Peck's Slip on the East River in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge"--
