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. Decades of incremental changes created a distinctive watercraft, and the steamboat became perfectly suited to the conditions of the western rivers, transforming the west from a wilderness into a place of economic significance. In The Western River Steamboat, nautical archaeologist Adam I. Kane traces the development of this once commonplace vessel. Kane describes the importance and impact of the steamboat in American history and complements his historical analysis with clear, concise technical explanations of the construction and evolution of western river steamboats.

When the Internet came into being, no one would have thought that it would one day become what it is today and what it is growing to become in the coming years. In the beginning, it was the stuff for geeks, but as more and more people start using it, its focus is now shifting to the end user. In particular, Internet use is now more consumer driven than it has ever been. With the endless opportunities that it has accorded to businesses, personal relationships have not been left behind.