steamboat
/ˈstimˌboʊt/ noun B2- A boat or vessel propelled by steam power.
- Hot pot (Chinese dish).
- A metal pan, sometimes divided into sections or having a central flue, for heating this kind of hot pot.
Plural steamboats
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“And the steamboat?”
In the middle of the nineteenth century, commanding a steamboat was an exceedingly prestigious endeavor, demanding an encyclopedic mastery of a constantly shifting waterway.
Furthermore, the steamboat itself served as a vibrant microcosm of American society, teeming with diverse characters from every conceivable background and social stratum.
His magnificent memoir, “Life on the Mississippi,” stands as a beautifully poignant elegy to this ephemeral golden age of steamboat navigation.
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