Steamboat historian John Bowman will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday March 29 at noon to discuss his new book, Steamboats on the Western Rivers in the Civil War. The program will feature, among other things, information about the designer of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge. In a segment called "Charles Ellet, Jr., Civil Engineer, War Strategist and Creator of the Civil War Ram Fleet,” Mr. Bowman will explain Ellet's ambitions and efforts to have the Navy accept his steamboat "Ram" idea for use during the war. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are provided. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
MARCH 29: CIVIL WAR STEAMBOATS
Steamboat historian John Bowman will be at Lunch With Books at the Ohio County Public Library on Tuesday March 29 at noon to discuss his new book, Steamboats on the Western Rivers in the Civil War. The program will feature, among other things, information about the designer of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge. In a segment called "Charles Ellet, Jr., Civil Engineer, War Strategist and Creator of the Civil War Ram Fleet,” Mr. Bowman will explain Ellet's ambitions and efforts to have the Navy accept his steamboat "Ram" idea for use during the war. Lunch With Books programs are free and open to the public. Patrons are invited to bring a bag lunch and free beverages are provided. Please call the library at 304-232-0244 for more information.
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