Pacific Lumber Ships
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: Gordon Newell And Joe Williamson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bonanza Books, New York, 1960
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A compelling historical account chronicles the vital role of the vessels that navigated the Pacific, transporting timber and shaping the economic landscape of the region. It details the design and operation of the specialized ships, from sturdy schooners to powerful steamships, that formed the backbone of the burgeoning lumber industry. The narrative illustrates the challenges faced by sailors and the ingenuity employed in moving vast quantities of wood from forest to market. Presenting a vivid portrait of a bygone era, the work offers an authoritative look into a crucial chapter of maritime and industrial development, celebrating the enduring legacy of these hardworking ships and the people who sailed them.
Author: Gordon Newell And Joe Williamson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bonanza Books, New York, 1960
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A compelling historical account chronicles the vital role of the vessels that navigated the Pacific, transporting timber and shaping the economic landscape of the region. It details the design and operation of the specialized ships, from sturdy schooners to powerful steamships, that formed the backbone of the burgeoning lumber industry. The narrative illustrates the challenges faced by sailors and the ingenuity employed in moving vast quantities of wood from forest to market. Presenting a vivid portrait of a bygone era, the work offers an authoritative look into a crucial chapter of maritime and industrial development, celebrating the enduring legacy of these hardworking ships and the people who sailed them.