The Way of the Ship America's Maritime History Reenvisoned, 1600-2000 |
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| Author:
| Roland, Alex |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68442-150-3 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2017 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $28.99 |
Book Description:
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The history of shipping in America, as traditionally recounted, is based primarily on the fortunes of the American merchant marine. This book offers a global perspective and considers oceanic shipping
and domestic shipping along America's coasts and inland waterways, with explanations of the forces that influenced the way of the ship. The result is an eye-opening look at American maritime history and the ways it helped shaped the nation's history. It features beautiful...
More DescriptionThe history of shipping in America, as traditionally recounted, is based primarily on the fortunes of the American merchant marine. This book offers a global perspective and considers oceanic shipping and domestic shipping along America's coasts and inland waterways, with explanations of the forces that influenced the way of the ship. The result is an eye-opening look at American maritime history and the ways it helped shaped the nation's history. It features beautiful color images of paintings by today's premier marine artist, John Stobart.