Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents two proposals for establishing a monthly steamship communication service between England and South America, with extensions to the Cape of Good Hope and other destinations. The author, a mariner and engineer, argues that such a service would bring significant commercial and political advantages, similar to those realized by steamship navigation in other parts of the world. The author provides detailed plans for the routes, schedules, and vessels required for both a limited service focused on Brazil and a more extensive service encompassing multiple South American ports. The proposals consider the challenges of distance, weather conditions, and the availability of coal supplies, and they highlight the potential benefits of the service for trade, communication, and the strengthening of political ties. The book offers insights into the development of steamship navigation in the 19th century and its transformative impact on global connectivity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781528422253_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528422253
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781528422253
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)