Sometub's cruise on the C. & O. canal : The narrative of a motorboat vacation…
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"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.)
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| Author | Cowan, John Pryor, 1875-1960 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17000672 |
| Title | Sometub's cruise on the C. & O. canal : The narrative of a motorboat vacation in the heart of Maryland |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Md. and Washington, D.C.) |
| Subject | Potomac River Valley -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43909 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 308 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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