A Lost Chapter in the History of the Steamboat

A historical book that outlines the history of the steamboat and the suit brought against steamboat owners in the United States. Excerpt: "Mr. Delacy took a survey of my scantily furnished office, and said, «not overwhelmed with business, my young friend: so much the better for me: you will have the more time to attend to something I want you to undertake….I want a suit brought against every steamboat owner in the United States; and you must begin with old Billy McDonald, here in Baltimore.»