Sternwheelers And Steam Tugs: An Illustrated History Of The Canadian Pacific Railway's British Columbia Lake And River Service
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Robert D. Turner
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sono Nis Press, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This non-fiction work, "Sternwheelers and Steam Tugs: An Illustrated History of the Canadian Pacific Railway's British Columbia Lake and River Service," meticulously chronicles the vital role of these vessels in the development of British Columbia. Robert D. Turner presents a detailed account of the engineering, operations, and societal impact of the CPR's inland marine fleet. The book illustrates the challenges and triumphs of navigating the province's intricate waterways, offering a rich historical perspective on transportation and commerce in the region. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of maritime history, railway history, and the history of British Columbia.
Author: Robert D. Turner
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sono Nis Press, 1985
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This non-fiction work, "Sternwheelers and Steam Tugs: An Illustrated History of the Canadian Pacific Railway's British Columbia Lake and River Service," meticulously chronicles the vital role of these vessels in the development of British Columbia. Robert D. Turner presents a detailed account of the engineering, operations, and societal impact of the CPR's inland marine fleet. The book illustrates the challenges and triumphs of navigating the province's intricate waterways, offering a rich historical perspective on transportation and commerce in the region. It is an essential read for enthusiasts of maritime history, railway history, and the history of British Columbia.