Life Of John Fitch

The book ""Life Of John Fitch: The Inventor Of The Steamboat"" by Westcott, Thompson is a biography of John Fitch, the inventor of the steamboat. The book provides a detailed account of Fitch's life, from his early years as a clockmaker to his later years as a successful inventor and entrepreneur.The book covers Fitch's early attempts at steamboat design, including his first successful steamboat, which he launched on the Delaware River in 1787. It also includes information about Fitch's business ventures and his efforts to secure funding for his steamboat projects.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into Fitch's personality and character, including his determination, ingenuity, and entrepreneurial spirit. The book also explores the political and economic climate of the time, and how these factors impacted Fitch's work.Overall, ""Life Of John Fitch: The Inventor Of The Steamboat"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most important inventors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.