Ways Packet Directory 1848-1994: Passenger Steamboats Of The (Paperback)

~ Frederick Way Jr. (Author), Joseph W. Rutter (Contributor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 643 pages
• Publisher: Ohio University Press; 1 edition (February 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821411063
• ISBN-13: 978-0821411063
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,076,087 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Tremendous Achievement, March 22, 2002

By	G. Rule (Twin Cities, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Way's is an almost staggering achievement. Mr. Way (now deceased) spent approx. 80 years of his life collecting this information. There isn't any other source that comes close to Way's if you need to know about steamboats on the Western Waters (Pittsburgh westwards).

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ESSENTIAL FOR SERIOUS STEAMBOAT RESEARCHERS, February 24, 2007

By	Nancy J. Dickison (Mt. Vernon, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very comprehensive listing of steamboats, where they were built, their size, who was Captain if known, etc. It also includes some, but not a lot, very nice photographs of steamboats. The only drawback is that the index is not comprehensive. My gg grandfather had only two listings in the index by his name, but he was actually mentioned in one additional listing for a total of three. So a bit of due diligence is required.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Riverboat Enthusiasts, March 7, 2006

By	John J. Mcdermott "riverman" (Stillwater, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I believe this to be the best riverboat/steamboat reference I have ever come upon. It is the most complete I have ever seen although it is not totally complete. This is a book you cannot be without if interested in river travel history. I will never sell mine.