Sail, steam, and diesel: moving cargo on the great lakes
Auteur :
Hirsimaki, Eric
Éditeur :
Michigan State University Press
ISBN :
9781611864441
Date de publication :
1 avr. 2024
Dimensions :
27,9 x 21,6 x 3,8 cm
Poids :
2155 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Great Lakes ships over the centuries, from small birch-bark canoes originally used in the region to the massive thousand-footers of today. The author also looks at the economics of vessel operation in the context of the expanding scope of the shipping industry.