This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 17000672
Title:
Sometub's Cruise on the C. & O. Canal
The narrative of a motorboat vacation in the heart of Maryland
Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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//www.pgdp.net
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images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Sometub's Cruise on the C. & O. Canal" by John Pryor Cowan is a travel narrative set in the early 20th century, specifically during the summer of 1916. The book documents Cowan's motorboat vacation along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, reflecting on both the natural beauty of the region and the historical significance of the waterway. It encapsulates themes of adventure, nostalgia, and the exploration of the American landscape, juxtaposed with personal anecdotes of the author’s journey. In this engaging account, Cowan embarks on the inaugural cruise of his uniquely constructed motorboat, "Sometub," traveling from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. The narrative unfolds through a series of incidents that highlight the challenges and joys of canal navigation. Cowan details technical difficulties with his boat, encounters with local residents, and vivid descriptions of the picturesque Maryland countryside. Throughout the journey, he reflects on the canal's history, tracing its roots back to George Washington and his vision for transportation in America. The narrative not only serves as a travelogue but also as a homage to the enduring spirit of exploration and the connection between past and present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cowan, John Pryor, 1875-
EBook No.: 43909
Published: Oct 8, 2013
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Md. and Washington, D.C.)
Subject: Potomac River Valley -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17000672
Title:
Sometub's Cruise on the C. & O. Canal
The narrative of a motorboat vacation in the heart of Maryland
Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Sometub's Cruise on the C. & O. Canal" by John Pryor Cowan is a travel narrative set in the early 20th century, specifically during the summer of 1916. The book documents Cowan's motorboat vacation along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, reflecting on both the natural beauty of the region and the historical significance of the waterway. It encapsulates themes of adventure, nostalgia, and the exploration of the American landscape, juxtaposed with personal anecdotes of the author’s journey. In this engaging account, Cowan embarks on the inaugural cruise of his uniquely constructed motorboat, "Sometub," traveling from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. The narrative unfolds through a series of incidents that highlight the challenges and joys of canal navigation. Cowan details technical difficulties with his boat, encounters with local residents, and vivid descriptions of the picturesque Maryland countryside. Throughout the journey, he reflects on the canal's history, tracing its roots back to George Washington and his vision for transportation in America. The narrative not only serves as a travelogue but also as a homage to the enduring spirit of exploration and the connection between past and present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cowan, John Pryor, 1875-
EBook No.: 43909
Published: Oct 8, 2013
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Md. and Washington, D.C.)
Subject: Potomac River Valley -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.