A dramatic account of three centuries of people and ships that sailed the Great Lakes A popular history of navigation on the Great Lakes and life on their shores, The Long Ships Passing brings us aboard the crafts that have plowed the waves of the treacherous "five sisters" carrying the grain, lumber, and minerals that fed and built the cities of America. Walter Havighurst paints vivid pictures of life--and death--on the lakes, mysterious accounts of wooden ships and iron men that sank to freshwater graves, ...
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A dramatic account of three centuries of people and ships that sailed the Great Lakes A popular history of navigation on the Great Lakes and life on their shores, The Long Ships Passing brings us aboard the crafts that have plowed the waves of the treacherous "five sisters" carrying the grain, lumber, and minerals that fed and built the cities of America. Walter Havighurst paints vivid pictures of life--and death--on the lakes, mysterious accounts of wooden ships and iron men that sank to freshwater graves, especially along the immigrant route where the wrecks lie thick. In rich and marvelous detail, this classic history recounts the saga of an inland marine empire.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Fair. Size: 8x5x1; Hardcover. NO DUST JACKET. Previous owner's name on front endpaper. Pages clean and unmarked. Slightly foxed. Covers show very minor shelf wear with rubbing to corners and top of spine. Binding is slightly shaken, hinges strong. An excellent reading or reference copy! ; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Used-Good. VG hardback in Poor price-clippeddustjacket. 1st edition, 3rd printing. No inscriptions or annotations; binding tight; dust jacket very worn, with several tears and losses.