The boatmen
Robert West Howard
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The boatmen
Published
1968
Publisher
Putnam
Pages
223
Description
A history of inland and coastal water transportation in North America. Examines Indian birchbark canoes, rafts, keelboats, barges, steamboats, bullboats, sternwheelers, and oarboats; and describes boat building, piracy, and navigation problems as well as the colorful language, legends, and songs of the boatmen.
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Life on the Mississippi
The Confidence Man
Flush
[Gasoline motor-boat for customs service at Corpus Christi, Texas.]
Minn of the Mississippi
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The boatmen?
This edition of The boatmen has approximately 223 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The boatmen?
For most readers, The boatmen typically takes between 4h 39m and 3h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 43m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The boatmen?
The estimated word count for The boatmen is approximately 55,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The boatmen?
The boatmen was written by Robert West Howard.
When was The boatmen published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1968. The original work may have been published on a different date.