Measures were therefore immediately taken preparatory to constructing a steamboat on a large scale in the United States.Continuing First Practical
First Practical Steamboat – 2
When the properties of Watt’s double-acting engine became known to the public an immediate attempt was made to apply it to navigation.Continuing
First Practical Steamboat
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThat the same year in which Fulton navigated the Hudson River with his improved
Great Britain Acquires Nova Scotia – 3
Today's installment concludes Great Britain Acquires Nova Scotia,our selection by Duncan Campbell.If you have journeyed through all of the
Great Britain Acquires Nova Scotia – 2
In the year 1710 great preparations were made for the conquest of Canada and Nova Scotia.Continuing Great Britain Acquires Nova Scotia,our
Great Britain Acquires Nova Scotia
This series has easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionPort Royal was founded by Samuel Champlain in 1605. The French fortified the place and
William Penn Founds Philadelphia – 4
Today's installment concludes William Penn Founds Philadelphia,our selection by George E. Ellis.If you have journeyed through all of the
William Penn Founds Philadelphia – 3
About this time William Penn was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in London, probably by nomination of his friend, Dr. John Wallis.Continuing
William Penn Founds Philadelphia – 2
The charter vested the perpetual proprietaryship of this territory in William Penn and his heirs, on the fealty of the annual payment of two