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A history of the controversial attack sub traces the story of the submarine's invention, exploring how self-taught innovator John Philip Holland's obsession with the idea of controlled undersea navigation led to decades of skepticism, setbacks, and innovation.
"The enthralling history of the attack submarine--and the story of its colorful creator, John Philip Holland--that reveals how this imaginative invention changed the face of modern warfare....
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Seeing a tall ship under full sail is an unforgettable experience - it's like a trip back in time! From full-rigged ships that look like the pirate vessels of old to replicas of the sleek Baltimore schooners that helped win the War of 1812, tall ships still ply the waters of the Great Lakes, and each one carries its own incredible tales. More than 25 ships are featured in this amazing full-color book, complete with vessel and crew details, as well...
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Loving tribute to luxury liners documents more than 100 ships, including the Leviathan, the America, the Independence, the President Polk, and the United States. Detailed captions provide a wealth of information on tonnage, speed, size, and passenger load. Introduction. Preface by David Perry. Bibliography. Index. Approximately 200 photographs.
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In 1873 a company was formed to construct the first railway across Canada. It soon branched out into shipping, chartering ships from the Cunard Line for service between Vancouver, Yokohama, Shanghai and Hong Kong. In 1889 Canadian Pacific would be awarded the mail contract for the service across the Pacific and, by 1903, they would purchase Elder Dempster & Company and begin sailing from Liverpool to Quebec and Montreal.
They obtained control of the...
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This comprehensive pictorial survey of whale ships of all periods presents over 200 vintage engravings, drawings, and photographs of barks, brigs, cutters, and other vessels. Images of harpoons, lances, whaling guns, and many other artifacts as well as account of New England's whaling industry are also included. A noted whaling authority provides the well-researched text.
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Newburyport was once the most dangerous harbor on the East Coast and one of its most prosperous. Local captains and sailors led the nation to battle during the American Revolution and founded the U.S. Coast Guard. They sent vessels to Bombay, the gold rush and the farthest reaches of the world. Author Dyke Hendrickson explores the perfection of the clipper ship, the city's famous Federalist mansions and the bold adventures from the Age of Sail. Follow...
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Even as airlines provide faster means of travel, ships and boats remain as important as ever in transporting passengers and cargo across the world's bodies of water. While ship design has become increasingly sophisticated with time, everything including the luxury liners, warships, and sailboats of today owe much to the watercraft that facilitated travel, trade, and war among ancient cultures. This detailed volume examines the development of the different...
8) My Air-Ships
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This early work on Alberto Santos-Dumont is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details the journeys of an air-ship traveler and his experiences. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone interested in air-ship history.
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This is the first-ever publication detailing the Navy's role in manned spacecraft recovery from 1961 to 1975, from Alan Shepherd's initial suborbital mission to the Apollo-Soyuz flight, which inaugurated the first space collaboration between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Splashdown: NASA, the Navy, and Space Flight Recovery takes the reader through a detailed explanation of how recovery forces on land, sea, and in the air were deployed across the...
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The generation ship, Conservation, has spent the last twenty-nine years sailing through deep space on an interstellar mission. With a crew consisting of humans, animals, insects, trees, and plants, the starship is a microcosm of planet Earth's ecosystem and biomass. Conservation's ultimate destination is Proxima b, an unpolluted, potentially habitable exoplanet where Earth's travelling lifeforms can start a fresh, utopian existence. The Universal...
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Nearly a century later, the tragic tale of the "unsinkable" ship continues to captivate the imagination. So many myths and stories have arisen from history's most famous maritime disaster that it can be difficult to tell fact from fiction. This collection of first-hand reports from survivors, published within weeks of the Titanic's sinking, was an instant bestseller and remains the most authoritative account-even though it reads like a novel. This...
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Whether you enjoy skiing, antiquing, camping, or simply taking in the fall colors, the St. Croix Valley is a popular and affordable day trip or vacation destination for thousands of visitors every year. The quaint towns that dot the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of this scenic 130-mile stretch of river offer many modern-day attractions but also are a window into this region's storied past. Let Deborah Morse-Kahn and her new book The Historic St. Croix...
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The trials and tribulations of a Canadian business titan during a fascinating period in 19th-century Quebec. A Mind at Sea is an intimate window into a vanished time when Canada was among the world's great maritime countries. Between 1856 and 1877, Henry Fry was the Lloyd's agent for the St. Lawrence River, east of Montreal. The harbour coves below his home in Quebec were crammed with immense rafts of cut wood, the river's shoreline sprawled with...
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The generation ship, Conservation, has spent the last twenty-nine years sailing through deep space on an interstellar mission. With a crew consisting of humans, animals, insects, trees, and plants, the starship is a microcosm of planet Earth's ecosystem and biomass.
Conservation's ultimate destination is Proxima b, an unpolluted, potentially habitable exoplanet where Earth's travelling lifeforms can start a fresh, utopian existence.
The Universal...
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At long last The Original Tomcat has found an everlasting home. Never again will the book be out of print and unavailable to those seeking it. In this respect, Xlibris is superior to traditional publishers. At Xlibris, a book with small or modest sales is not allowed to languish and die. From now on, The Original Tomcat can be purchased from Xlibris.com, Amazon.com or other Internet book services. And for those who are not PC savvy, the book can be...
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"Vikings: Shipping and Trading Lessons from History" explores Viking trade practices and draws lessons for modern business. From boat construction to market research, the book covers topics like fair trade, diversification, and risk management. It offers valuable insights for businesses seeking to thrive in today's competitive market.
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The Islamic Golden Age: Shipping and Trading Lessons from History" explores the advancements made by the Islamic civilization in shipping and trading during the 8th to 14th centuries. The book highlights the development of shipbuilding techniques, navigation methods, and fair trade practices, offering valuable lessons for contemporary business and economic growth.
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"Trading Seas: Lessons from Ancient Greece" embarks on a captivating exploration of the lesser-known but invaluable trading and shipbuilding lessons from ancient Greek civilization. Delving into the lives of remarkable shipbuilders and traders, the book illuminates the ingenious strategies that propelled the ancient Greeks' economy, examining the cultural impact and enduring lessons for modern society. From their advanced naval tactics to the artistry...
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This amply illustrated, nontechnical book traces the evolution of the sailing ship over the course of 6,000 years - from those of ancient Egypt and Crete (4000-1000 B.C.) to the full-rigged clipper ships of the 19th century. The development of northern and southern European vessels is also described. 20 halftones and 134 figures.
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In April 1956, a refitted oil tanker carried fifty-eight shipping containers from Newark to Houston. From that modest beginning, container shipping developed into a huge industry that reshaped manufacturing. But the container didn't just happen. Its adoption required huge sums of money, years of high-stakes bargaining, and delicate negotiation on standards. Now with a new chapter, The Box tells the dramatic story of how the drive and imagination of...
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