In this episode we highlight a craftsman in the development of steamboats in the United States and around the world: 

James Rees. 

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In this episode we highlight the female Native American interpreter who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition: Sacagawea. Learn about her impact on the expedition.

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His stories of the rivers earned him the title “Modern Day Mark Twain.” In this episode we highlight Richard Bissell.

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This episode highlights the builder and captain of the first steamboat to journey down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers: Nicholas Roosevelt.

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He misleadingly is known as “the inventor of the steamboat.” Learn why, but also the amazing impact of Robert Fulton.

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They led the United States first epic exploration to locate a trade route across the continent: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.

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In an age when the camera was not widely available, Bingham captured unique portrayals of his fellow citizens in Missouri and their way of life. 

Bingham’s paintings not only preserve a legacy of America’s rivers before the steamboat era, but evoked a spirit of river life rarely captured in art. I encourage you to do an internet search for his work to enjoy these early masterpieces and wonderful river scenes.

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There was another Mark Twain before Mark Twain, and that was Captain Isaiah Sellers.

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Timeless and beautiful suspension bridges. Advancements in design, engineering, and materials. This episode highlights the remarkable career of John A. Roebling and his son, Washington Roebling.

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In the early 1800s, if you wanted to go west, you needed the help of Zadoc Cramer.

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