A Century of Sail and Steamboats on the Niagara River by Cumberland and Barlow is a fascinating scholarly study of the history of navigation on one of North America's most famous rivers. The authors take a detailed look at the era when sailboats and steamboats were the primary means of transportation on the Niagara River, revealing the enormous impact of this transportation system on the development of the region. The book contains numerous illustrations, maps and travel anecdotes, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of river navigation and travel in the past. A Century of Sail and Steamboats on the Niagara River is a must-read for fans of maritime history and regional studies.