Follow the evolution of the steamship from the paddle steamer, to the screw-propelled vessel, to the introduction of the marine compound engine that cut fuel consumption and required less room on the ship. Also explained is the introduction of iron construction. The adoption of steam power in the United States, Europe, and the Far East is explored through original research and re-interpretation. Conway's History of the Ship.
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Follow the evolution of the steamship from the paddle steamer, to the screw-propelled vessel, to the introduction of the marine compound engine that cut fuel consumption and required less room on the ship. Also explained is the introduction of iron construction. The adoption of steam power in the United States, Europe, and the Far East is explored through original research and re-interpretation. Conway's History of the Ship.
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Very Good in Unclipped; good jacket. Size: 10x0x11; Presumed first ed.; Conway's History of the Ship series; 190 p., clean and unmarked anywhere on strong glossy paper; lavishly illustrated with maps, photos, drawings, and and reproductions of paintings; binding firm; boards have minimal wear and clean glossy pictorial d.j. has small closed tears at corners. 10" "x 12".
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