Against Wind and Weather: The History of Towboating in British Columbia *Signed By Author*
by Drushka, Ken (Signed)
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 088894327X
- ISBN 13
- 9780888943279
- Seller
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Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Canada: Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd., 1981. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 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..
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- Title
- Against Wind and Weather: The History of Towboating in British Columbia *Signed By Author*
- Author
- Drushka, Ken (Signed)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 088894327X
- ISBN 13
- 9780888943279
- Publisher
- Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- Canada
- Date Published
- 1981
- Keywords
- Ken Drushka Tugboats Bc British Columbia Coast History Vessels Shipping Tugs Steam Diesel
- Bookseller catalogs
- Nautical;
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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