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THE ST. LAWRENCE WATERWAY PROJECT: THE STORY OF THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER AS AN INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY FOR WATER-BORNE COMMERCE
by Stephens, George Washington
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Talent, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Montreal, London, New York: Louis Carrier & Co., 1930. First edition, first printing . Hardcover. First Edition" stated on the copyright page. A complete summary of the waterway scheme. It sets down every argument of those who favored the develpment, and the reasons of others who objected to the project. Included are documents, tables, statistics, and facts. 460 pages with illustrations plus three foldout maps and foldout appendix. Color map endpapers. Bound in original dark blue cloth with lettering in gilt. Several light spots along spine. About fine in very good dust jacket with light edge wear and several tape mends to the reverse.
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- Bookseller
- Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40355
- Title
- THE ST. LAWRENCE WATERWAY PROJECT: THE STORY OF THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER AS AN INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY FOR WATER-BORNE COMMERCE
- Author
- Stephens, George Washington
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, first printing
- Publisher
- Louis Carrier & Co.
- Place of Publication
- Montreal, London, New York
- Date Published
- 1930
- Keywords
- Canada, ships, canals, transportation.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Various;
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About the Seller
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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Talent, Oregon
About Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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