""Pioneer Pilot: A Boys' Story of the First Steamboat Voyage from Pittsburgh to New Orleans"" is a historical fiction book written by Edd W. Parks. The story takes place in the early 1800s and follows the journey of a young boy named Ben Russell, who joins the crew of the first steamboat to travel from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Ben dreams of becoming a steamboat pilot, and this adventure is his chance to learn the ropes and prove himself. Along the way, the crew faces many challenges, including treacherous waters, hostile Native American tribes, and dangerous criminals. Through it all, Ben learns the skills and courage he needs to become a pioneer pilot. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of life on the river, as well as historical details about steamboats and their impact on American transportation. It is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to young readers interested in history, adventure, and the American frontier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.