The Southern Octopus: The Rise Of A Shipping Empire
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: Gavin Mclean
Binding: Hardback
Published: New Zealand Ship & Marine Society., 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor sun-fading to spine and slight chips to edges of DJ.
This historical account chronicles the remarkable ascent of a formidable maritime enterprise, tracing its origins and strategic maneuvers across the seas. It uncovers the intricate network of operations that allowed a burgeoning shipping company to dominate its industry, illustrating the economic forces and entrepreneurial spirit that shaped its trajectory. The narrative presents a compelling look at the challenges and triumphs inherent in building a vast commercial empire, detailing the key figures and pivotal decisions that propelled its growth. Readers will find a meticulously researched and engaging portrayal of a powerful entity's impact on global trade and regional development.
Author: Gavin Mclean
Binding: Hardback
Published: New Zealand Ship & Marine Society., 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor sun-fading to spine and slight chips to edges of DJ.
This historical account chronicles the remarkable ascent of a formidable maritime enterprise, tracing its origins and strategic maneuvers across the seas. It uncovers the intricate network of operations that allowed a burgeoning shipping company to dominate its industry, illustrating the economic forces and entrepreneurial spirit that shaped its trajectory. The narrative presents a compelling look at the challenges and triumphs inherent in building a vast commercial empire, detailing the key figures and pivotal decisions that propelled its growth. Readers will find a meticulously researched and engaging portrayal of a powerful entity's impact on global trade and regional development.