Great Lakes and the Vessels That Plough Them
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109
1909
English
- Preface
- Part I, The Ships, Their Owners, Their Sailors, and Their Cargoes. Chapter I, The Building of the Ships
- Part I, Chapter II, What the Ships Carry - Ore
- Part I, Chapter III, What the Ships Carry - Other Cargoes
- Part I, Chapter IV, Passenger Traffic and Summer Life
- Part I, Chapter V, The Romance and Tragedy of the Inland Seas
- Part I, Chapter VI, Buffalo and Duluth - The Alpha and Omega of the Lakes
- Part I, Chapter VII, A Trip on a Great Lakes Freighter
- Part II, Origin and History of the Lakes. Chapter I, Origin and Early History
- Part II, Chapter 2, The Lakes Change Masters
- Part II, Chapter 3, The War of 1812 and After
The author sets forth the facts of the Great Lakes' largest fleet of freighters in the world, explaining what an enormous role Great Lakes cargo shipping played in the U.S. manufacturing economy at the time of writing (1909). He also describes the passenger cruising industry there. Finally, he provides a short history of the Great Lakes and their role in American history. (Summary by Ted Lienhart)
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