{"product_id":"2026200011843-secondhand-steamers-in-the-south-the-great-days-of-steam-around-australia-and-new-zealand","title":"Steamers In The South: The Great Days Of Steam Around Australia And New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen steam power ruled the southern seas, a golden age of maritime commerce and adventure unfolded across the vast waters surrounding Australia and New Zealand — and Steamers in the South chronicles this magnificent era in vivid, authoritative detail. Ronald Parsons presents a sweeping survey of the great steamships that defined the economic and social lifeblood of the Australasian region, detailing the storied vessels, shipping lines, and oceanic routes that once connected isolated communities and drove the growth of a continent.\n\nRich with historical photographs, illustrations, and meticulous research, this volume stands as an indispensable record of a vanished maritime world, capturing the drama of iron hulls, billowing smoke stacks, and the men who navigated treacherous southern waters. Parsons writes with the precision of a dedicated historian and the passion of a true maritime enthusiast, weaving together technical detail and human narrative to illustrate how steam-powered shipping transformed the Antipodean world. For anyone captivated by the romance of the sea or the industrial heritage of Australia and New Zealand, this is a journey you will not want to miss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130806051035,"sku":"2026200011843-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e003a509-b7df-415f-8581-552562075e5b.png?v=1786590210","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200011843-secondhand-steamers-in-the-south-the-great-days-of-steam-around-australia-and-new-zealand","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}