Poor John Fitch

Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat by Boyd, Thomas is a biography that tells the story of John Fitch, an American inventor who is credited with creating the first steamboat. The book explores Fitch's life, from his humble beginnings as a farm boy to his rise as a successful inventor and entrepreneur. It details his struggles and setbacks, including financial difficulties and legal battles, as he worked to develop and perfect his steamboat design. The book also delves into the social and political climate of the time, highlighting the challenges that Fitch faced as he tried to gain support for his revolutionary invention. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Boyd brings Fitch's story to life, providing readers with a fascinating look at 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.