Under Tow - A History of Tugs and Towing
by Baird, Donal M
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1551250764
- ISBN 13
- 9781551250762
- Seller
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Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Canada: Vanwell Publishing Ltd.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 1551250764 . "The development of towing boats is described here in terms of their evolving roles in freight and ship handling with particular attention to the rise and history of tug companies around the world, and especially in Canada. Liberally illustrated from the author's extensive collection of photographs it will be an important addition to any tug enthusiasts's library." - dust jacket. 282 pages. Bibliography. Index. Faint droplet to bottom edge of text, otherwise like new. Dust jacket preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A lovely copy.; 4to .
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- Title
- Under Tow - A History of Tugs and Towing
- Author
- Baird, Donal M
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1551250764
- ISBN 13
- 9781551250762
- Publisher
- Vanwell Publishing Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- Canada
- Date Published
- 2003
- Keywords
- 1551250764, Towing - history, Tugboats - Canada - history, Towboats
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- Nautical; Transportation;
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