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Running from New Orleans to St. Louis in the summer of 1870, the race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez remains the world's most famous steamboat race. This book tells the story of the dramatic contest, which was won by the stripped-down, cargoless Robert E. Lee after three days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes of steaming through day, night and fog. The Natchez finished the race only hours later, having been delayed by carrying her normal load and tying up overnight because of the intense fog. Providing details on not only the race narrative but also on the boats themselves, the book gives an intimate look at the majestic vessels that conquered the country's greatest waterway and defined the bravado of 19th-century America.
Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part One. The Big Event
1. The Start
2. The Course
3. The Early Going
Part Two. The Origins
4. The Pioneers
5. A Different Kind of Boat
6. Captain Shreve's Design
7. The Proliferation
Part Three. The Circumstances
8. The Sweet Life on the Mississippi
9. The Hard-Working Life
10. Owners and Officers
11. The Perils
Part Four. The Outcome
12. On to Cairo
13. The Fog
14. Celebration in St. Louis
Epilogue
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index



