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<p> Running from New Orleans to St. Louis in the summer of 1870, the race between the <i>Robert E. Lee</i> and the <i>Natchez</i> remains the world's most famous steamboat race. This book tells the story of the dramatic contest, which was won by the stripped-down, cargoless <i>Robert E. Lee</i> after three days, 18 hours, and 14 minutes of steaming through day, night and fog. The <i>Natchez</i> finished the race only hours later, having been delayed by carrying her normal load and tying up overn
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- Author
- Patterson, Benton Rain
- Publisher
- McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780786442928
- Category
- hobbies
- Subjects
- History, Transportation, Sports
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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