British Columbia-Yukon Sternwheel Days
Download or Read eBook British Columbia-Yukon Sternwheel Days PDF written by Art Downs and published by Heritage House Publishing Co. This book was released on 1992 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Art Downs |
Publisher | : Heritage House Publishing Co |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1992 |
ISBN-10 | : 0919214630 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780919214637 |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis British Columbia-Yukon Sternwheel Days by : Art Downs
Book excerpt: Over 300 sternwheelers plied the BC-Yukon waters, a record in North America. In icy northern lakes, rivers and the open sea, these flat-bottomed steamers served for 100 years. Ripped open by rapids, gutted by fire, crushed by ice, they left a memorable wake that altered history forever. This book includes portraits of flamboyant captains and crews, details on how the vessels were constructed and operated, historical background of the communities they served and more.