The American Line

Norton, 2000, first ed., 404 p. ill. bw and colour, near fine/fine. The book presents early history (1870-1900) of the American Steamship Company with triumphs and disasters and the development of the American Merchant Marine. The Civil War along with the change from sail to steam brought disaster to American shipping. By 1870 there were no American passenger liners on… Read more about this item

New York ; London : Norton, 2000. 1st edition. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 404 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., map, plans, ports. ; 26 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: American Steamship Company History; American… Read more about this item

Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.