Poor John Fitch: Inventor of the Steamboat

Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat is a biography book written by Thomas Boyd. The book tells the story of John Fitch, a man who invented the steamboat in the late 1700s. Fitch was a self-taught mechanic and inventor who spent years working on his steamboat design. Despite facing numerous setbacks and challenges, Fitch was determined to make his dream a reality. The book explores Fitch's life, his struggles, and his eventual success in launching the first steamboat on the Delaware River in 1787. The book also delves into the social and political climate of the time, including the competition between Fitch and fellow inventor Robert Fulton. Overall, Poor John Fitch: Inventor Of The Steamboat is an engaging and informative read for those interested in the history of technology and innovation.This is a new release of the original 1935 edition.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.