A Vindication by Cadwallader D. Colden of the Steam Boat Right Granted by the State of New-York: in the Form of an Answer to the Letter of Mr. Duer Addressed to Mr. Colden

A Vindication by Cadwallader D. Colden of the Steam Boat Right Granted by the State of New-York delves into the historical disputes surrounding the invention of steamboat navigation. Cadwallader D. Colden provides a detailed analysis of the claims made by John Fitch and James Rumsey in comparison to the success of Robert Fulton. Through a critical examination of exclusive grants patents and practical implementations Colden sheds light on the complexities of steamboat technology's development and the true pioneers in the field.