Description: Ol' Man River : Memoirs of a Riverboat Captain SIGNED Wm. D. Powell, Sr Ol' Man River : Memoirs of a Riverboat Captain I by Capt. Wm. D. Powell, Sr, signed on half-title page The book features a unique look at the Riverboat business, plenty of charm and insight, hard to find title, will look great in your collection. Captain Bowell was twenty when he volunteered for the army following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Trained as a paratrooper, he jumped into Normandy on d-Day and fought in the Battle of the Bulge, two of the war's most decisive campaigns. Following World War II, he came home to St. Paul to get a college education, raise a family, make a small fortune in printing and plastics, and build the enormously successful Padelford Packet Boat Company. His life's story is a model for how he and others of "the greatest generation" shaped this country. Copyright 2005 Pages: 223 pages Publisher: Afton Historical Society Press The book measures approx. 10 by 8 inches. The hardcover is good with scuffing, dustjacket with chipping, edgewear and rubbing. The spine end is good with light wear. The boards and corners are in good shape. The hinges and binding are tight and strong. The pages are good, book is nice. Shipping weight is 4 pounds Inventory: 0123KE102
Price: 15.99 USD
Location: Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-09T19:14:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.88 USD
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Topic: Business
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