Author: SHERET, R[OBIN] [EDWARD]
Title: Seamen, Ships and Cargo - the Story of the Movement of Cargo and Passengers on the West Coast of North America
Description: Victoria, B.C.: Western Isles, 2001. First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 0921107102. "The story of the ships and crews that moved cargo on the west coast of North American from the 18th century to the present day. R. Sheret shares his original photographs and distinct illustrations interspersed with this didactic writing. When did coastal vessels first come here? Why? How did they navigate without the current bells and whistles? When did cruise ships and oil tankers begin? [This book] is an extremely interesting, historical chronology of the evolement of former vessels and modern vessels that ply our shores today. The author's in-depth research is enriched by his 40 year career on coasters paralleled with marine photography and his personal marine library that includes gems dating back nearly 300 years." - back cover. 139 glossy pages. Approximately 295 photos and 90 illustrations. Ghost writing on front cover otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. A quality copy of this fascinating and informative work. ; 4to. Very Good .

Keywords: 0921107102 Shipping Coastwise Pacific (U.S. ) History Nautical British Columbia