Batteau Rebirth
This is page one of a three page work that documents the building of
the Batteau. To read further, click on the continue link at the bottom.
If you want to learn how to build this type of water craft visit here.
Batteaux and Battoe Men
This article by Joseph F. Meany Jr., Ph.D. examines the response to the logistical problems of
mountain warfare during the 18th century.
Boston's
Ancient Mariner
Learn about the USS Constitutions restoration at this site. This article is from The History Net's
Historical Traveler's May 1997 feature.
A Brief History of English Canals
This article by Mike Clarke is an informative short history of English canals.
Canoes
From the White Oak Society's on-line learning center, learn about
the canoe and its use in the fur trade. This web site describes the various
types of canoes that were used during this era in American history.
Carriages
From the Engines of Our Ingenuity web site read about carriages by John H. Lienhard.
Constitution
The Legendary Survivor
Learn about this 18th century war vessel and how it managed to survive, war
and near destruction. This article is provided by The History Net web site. It is the February 1997
Military Feature cover page.
18th Century French Carrying Devices
Take a look at some of the mid 18th century pack frames and carrying baskets.
From the F&I War Magazine.
First flight over America
From the History net web site, read about aeronaut Jean Pierre Blanchard and
his first aerial voyage in the New World on January 9, 1793.
General Warren Inne
Learn the history of this 18th century inne that has been fully restored and is still in operation.
This Inne is located in Malvern Pennsylvania.
The
history of batteau travel in Virginia
Learn about batteau travel in Virginia here. This is an excellent
resource for the study of the James River history. This history is brought
to you by the James River batteau Festival web site.
Lake Champlain and Lake George- America's Historic Waterways
Learn about the great lakes here, specifically lake Champlain and Lake
George.
The
Legacy of the Horse
This site is a chronological history of humans and their relationship
with the horse. A part of the International Museum of the Horse. This particular
page is chapter three of The Legacy of the Horse, covering the years from
1680-1840.
Mark Rosenstein's Sailing Page
This site contains information on sailing ships of the 18th century. It also contains resources to more information
about the age of sail. Great for the Marine historian.
Maritime History and Naval Heritage
This site is a wide-ranging collection of articles covering all aspects of maritime history. There are some
articles that do not apply to the 18th century, however this site is very useful.
Native Watercraft in Canada
Learn about the watercraft that the natives of Canada used throughout history
from the Canadian Museum of Civilization web site.
Stefan's Florilegium: Carts, wagons and other wheeled vehicles
This web site is a collection of various messages having a common theme
collected from Mark S. Harris's reading of the various computer networks.
Some messages date back to 1989.
Road
Through The Wilderness
Read the history of the first National road, by Timothy Crumrin.
This is very informative and educational. The first National road
was first called for since the 1740s in America.
1763 Inn
Discover the history of inns from this original 18th century Inn, which is still in operation.
Transportation of Irish Convicts
This site is an archive of information about the transportation of Irish convicts to Australia from 1791 to 1853. This site
is maintained by the National Archives of Ireland.
Wooden Canoe Heritage Association
This association is devoted to everything about the canoe in North America. A great
resource for information about this unique form of transportation.
