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9780813913445
This is the first book-length work of any kind devoted to Thornton and accordingly contains a comprehensive biological sketch of his antecedents, early life, and career. The volume includes his early antislavery writings, detailed accounts of the evolution of the first successful steamboat, and important papers and drawings dealing with the planning and construction of public works in Washington, D.C.Harris, C. M. is the author of 'Papers of William Thornton 1781-1802' with ISBN 9780813913445 and ISBN 0813913446.
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