fulton, robert

An introduction to the life of Robert Fulton, who is credited for developing the first steamboat.

Examines the life and many interests of eighteenth-century inventor and artist Robert Fulton, focusing on his development of the first large steamboat that worked.

Discusses the life and work of the inventor who developed the steamboat and made it a commercial success.

Describes the life and work of the talented inventor and resourceful businessman, with special emphasis on his development of the steamboat.

Describes the Supreme Court case concerning the steamboat monopoly between New York State and New Jersey, which established the right of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.

Simple text and photographs present the life of Robert Fulton and his contributions to transportation.

Chronicles the life and career of Robert Fulton, the American inventor whose version of the steamship provided travelers with a relatively fast and inexpensive means of transportation.

Examines the life and times of Robert Fulton, born in 1765, discussing his childhood in the colony of Pennsylvania, his training to be a silversmith, his pursuit of a career as an artist, and the discovery of his mechanical skills that led to his development of the steamboat.

Discusses the life and work of the inventor who developed the steamboat and made it a commercial success.

A dual biography focusing on humorous highlights in the lives of James Watt and Robert Fulton, whose respective inventions of the steam engine and the steamboat laid the foundation of modern transportation.