Sailing on friday: the perilous voyage of america's merchant marine
Auteur :
Butler, John A.
Éditeur :
Potomac Books Inc
ISBN :
9781574882995
Date de publication :
1 oct. 2000
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Recounts the growth and decline of what twice became the world's most powerful maritime fleet. This is a tale of operatic dimension, peopled with patriots, politicians, industrial geniuses, fearless seamen, and gallant swashbucklers. It includes accounts of little-noted innovations that had long-lasting effects, daring ocean rescues, sea battles, and financial gambles that won or lost millions.