Steamships: Their History And Their Deeds
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: G. Gibbard Jackson
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Boy's Own Paper Office, 1929
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This historical account chronicles the monumental rise of steam-powered vessels, tracing their evolution from nascent designs to dominant forces on the world's oceans. It details the engineering marvels and human ingenuity that propelled these ships, transforming global trade, travel, and naval power. The narrative presents a vivid panorama of maritime achievements, illustrating the profound influence steamships exerted on civilization and industry. Readers will discover the pivotal moments and legendary voyages that defined an era of unprecedented nautical advancement. This comprehensive work offers an authoritative perspective on the enduring legacy of these magnificent machines and the indelible mark they left on history.
Author: G. Gibbard Jackson
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Boy's Own Paper Office, 1929
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This historical account chronicles the monumental rise of steam-powered vessels, tracing their evolution from nascent designs to dominant forces on the world's oceans. It details the engineering marvels and human ingenuity that propelled these ships, transforming global trade, travel, and naval power. The narrative presents a vivid panorama of maritime achievements, illustrating the profound influence steamships exerted on civilization and industry. Readers will discover the pivotal moments and legendary voyages that defined an era of unprecedented nautical advancement. This comprehensive work offers an authoritative perspective on the enduring legacy of these magnificent machines and the indelible mark they left on history.