9781024138825 - Report of the Select Committee to Investigate the Causes and Circumstances of the Destruction of the Ice-Boats Chesapeake and Maryland, With Accompanying Testimony ... (1 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is a report by the Select Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates tasked with investigating the destruction of the ice-boats 'Chesapeake' and 'Maryland.' This 1872 volume contains the committee's findings, testimony, and supporting documents related to the incident. The report offers valuable insight into maritime transportation, legal proceedings, and political matters of the period. It is a primary source document for understanding the history of transportation on the Chesapeake Bay and the challenges faced by ice-breaking vessels in the 19th century.