Fastest On The River
The Great Steamboat Race Between The Natchez And The Robert E. Lee
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""Fastest On The River: The Great Steamboat Race Between The Natchez And The Robert E. Lee"" is a historical book written by Manly Wade Wellman. The book tells the story of the legendary steamboat race that took place in 1870 between two of the fastest and most luxurious steamboats of the time, the Natchez and the Robert E. Lee. The race was a high-stakes competition that captured the attention of the nation and brought fame to the pilots and crews of these two boats.The book provides a detailed account of the race, including the preparation, the start, the obstacles faced by both boats, and the dramatic finish. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of steamboats and river travel in the late 19th century, including the technology, the culture, and the people who made it all possible.Wellman's narrative style is engaging and vivid, bringing to life the excitement and drama of the race. He also provides historical context and background information that helps readers understand the significance of the event and its impact on American culture and society.Overall, ""Fastest On The River"" is a thrilling and informative read for anyone interested in American history, river travel, or the golden age of steamboats.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Manly Wade Wellman
Manly Wade Wellman was an American writer of fantasy, horror, mystery, science fiction, folklore, and regional fiction. Born in Portuguese West Africa in 1903 and raised partly in the American South, Wellman developed a lifelong interest in folk traditions, legends, supernatural belief, music, and the hidden strangeness of rural places. His work appeared in many major pulp and genre magazines, including Weird Tales, where his stories helped make him one of the memorable voices of twentieth-century weird fiction.Wellman wrote across a remarkable range. He produced science fiction, detective stories, historical fiction, comic-book scripts, juvenile books, and supernatural tales, but he is especially admired for fiction rooted in Appalachian folklore and American backwoods legend. His characters include the occult investigator Judge Pursuivant, the wandering silver-stringed guitarist John, and other figures who confront ghosts, curses, monsters, and old powers lingering in the mountains and small towns of America.Wellman's best work is distinctive because it treats folklore not as decoration, but as living material. He understood the music, speech, fears, and inherited stories of regional culture, and he brought them into weird fiction with warmth, conviction, and craft. He won major genre recognition during his career and remains a key writer for readers interested in supernatural fiction that feels deeply tied to place, oral tradition, and the older shadows beneath American life.
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