A Chronological History of the Origin and Development of Steam Navigation. 1543-1882
Published by L.R. Hamersly & Co, Philadelphia, 1883
- Hardcover
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Seller: Ten Pound Island Book Co., Gloucester, MA, U.S.A.Ten Pound Island Book Co.
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Philadelphia: L.R. Hamersly & Co., 1883. xix, 484, (8 illustrated ads) pp. Second edition of this still-important history, with index, lists of vessels, wrecks, etc. Very good condition in original cloth binding.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Chronological History of the Origin and Development of Steam Navigation. 1543-1882
- Author
- Preble, Geo. Henry
- Publisher
- L.R. Hamersly & Co, Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 1883
- Binding
- Hardcover
Ten Pound Island Book Co.
Gloucester, MA, U.S.A.
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