Three Days On The Ohio River

Three Days On The Ohio River

by William A. Alcott

This book, published in 1854, offers a firsthand account of a journey along the Ohio River from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh aboard a steamboat. The author, a prolific writer of his time, provides a detailed chronicle of the journey, offering insights into the daily life of steamboat travel and the evolving landscape of the United States in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a window into a bygone era of American travel and provides a unique perspective on the social and cultural conditions of the time.

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