Edward A Mueller

Edward A. Mueller (1932-2014) was a respected maritime historian and author whose passion for steamboats and inland waterways shaped decades of research and writing. Based in Florida, Mueller dedicated much of his life to documenting the rich heritage of steamboat travel throughout the southeastern United States.He authored numerous books and articles on steamboating, including definitive works on the St. Johns River, the Suwannee River, and Florida's Gulf Coast, and was widely recognized for...See more

Edward A. Mueller (1932-2014) was a respected maritime historian and author whose passion for steamboats and inland waterways shaped decades of research and writing. Based in Florida, Mueller dedicated much of his life to documenting the rich heritage of steamboat travel throughout the southeastern United States.He authored numerous books and articles on steamboating, including definitive works on the St. Johns River, the Suwannee River, and Florida's Gulf Coast, and was widely recognized for his meticulous attention to historical accuracy, archival research, and rare image curation. Ocklawaha River Steamboats remains one of his most celebrated titles, capturing the romance and history of one of Florida's most mysterious and storied waterways.Mueller's work continues to be a vital resource for historians, researchers, and steamboat enthusiasts across the country. See less