Excerpt from The Memoirs of Charles Cramp
His impress is far deeper than that, and the association of his name and his personality with the art and its triumphs have become a symbol.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a biography of Charles Henry Cramp, a renowned 19th-century American shipbuilder and naval architect. The author traces Cramp's life from his early years as a shipwright's apprentice to his rise as the leading figure in the American shipbuilding industry. Along the way, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of shipbuilding in the United States, from the early days of wooden sailing ships to the advent of ironclads and steam-powered vessels. The author also explores the technological innovations that Cramp pioneered, including the development of the first propeller-driven tugboat in the United States. Through its examination of Cramp's life and work, this book sheds light on the broader history of American industry and innovation during a period of rapid technological advancement. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330517840_0
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