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A Century Of Sail And Steam On The Niagara River

A Century Of Sail And Steam On The Niagara River

Cumberland, Barlow

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Canadian HistoryTravel GeneralGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354847412
ISBN13: 9789354847417
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 5 2021
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step aboard a living postcard of the Great Lakes, where sail and steam contend for supremacy and history breathes between the rigging of memory. A Century Of Sail And Steam On The Niagara River is a maritime history prose that reads like a travelogue and a study, inviting curious readers and seasoned enthusiasts alike to witness the Niagara region's shifting tides of industry and imagination. This handsomely restored work captures the nineteenth-century Niagara as a cradle of shipping, shipbuilding, and steam navigation, weaving characterful scenes with keen observations on technology, commerce, and coastline communities. It is more than a chronicle; it is a lucid, intimate exploration of how nautical life shaped a nation, its people, and its landscapes. For avid steamship fans and nautical history readers, the book offers precise detail and a human pulse-an accessible bridge between past wonder and present curiosity. Historically significant and beautifully revived, Alpha Editions' edition preserves a voice that resonates with collectors and casual readers alike. Out of print for decades and now republished, it is Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, this volume invites you to stroll the Niagara river region through the eyes of a keen observer and to savour Great Lakes maritime history in a new light.

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