Author: DRUSHKA, KEN (SIGNED)
Title: Against Wind and Weather: The History of Towboating in British Columbia *Signed by Author*
Description: Canada: Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd, 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 088894327x. 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 9¾" - 12" tall; Ken Drushka Tugboats Bc British Columbia Coast History Vessels Shipping Tugs Steam Diesel; Signed by Author(s). Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

Keywords: 088894327x Nautical Canadian