Signed by author upon title page. 258 pages. Index. Archival black and white illustrations. Endpapers decorated with detailed schematic diagram of a large B.C. Tug. "Towboats, the workhourses of international shipping, have special significance along North Amnerica's northwest coast. The rich though often inaccessible resources there have given rise to one of the most innovative and important towboat industries in the world. This book is a history of that industry, and of its growth from the first steam tugs of the late 19th century to the sturdy and efficient diesel tugs of today." - from dust jacket. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A high-quality copy of this engaging work.; 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall; Ken Drushka Tugboats Bc British Columbia Coast History Vessels Shipping Tugs Steam Diesel; Signed by Author(s).

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Titre

Against Wind and Weather: The History of Towboating in British Columbia *Signed By Author*

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Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd., Canada

Date de parution

1981

Langue

anglais

ISBN � 10 chiffres

088894327X

ISBN � 13 chiffres

9780888943279

Reliure

Hardcover

�dition

First Edition.

�tat de l'article

Very Good

�tat de la jaquette

Very Good

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Sign� par l'auteur

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Book by Drushka Ken

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