Here Comes the Boat! A History of Canal Boats and Steamboats in the Illinois Valley

This 112-page book explores the canal and steamboats in the Illinois Valley. The author begins with the idea of building a waterway that would connect the Illinois River and Lake Michigan, and takes the reader through the history of its construction. This book includes many historical photographs and drawings that can be compared to the modern-day Illinois Valley. Written by R.G. Bluemer.