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_aChadwick, French Ensor, _d1844-1919 |
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_aOcean Steamships : _bA popular account of their construction, development, management and appliances |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-02-08 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe development of the steamship, by F. E. Chadwick -- Speed in ocean steamers, by A. E. Seaton -- The building of an "ocean greyhound," by W. H. Rideing -- Ocean passenger travel, by J. H. Gould -- The ship's company, by J. D. J. Kelley -- Safety on the Atlantic, by W. H. Rideing -- The ocean steamship as a freight carrier, by J. H. Gould -- Steamship lines of the world, by R. Hunt. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Ocean Steamships" by Chadwick, Gould, Hunt, Kelley, Rideing, and Seaton is a detailed historical account written in the late 19th century. This work encompasses the evolution of ocean steamships, covering their construction, development, and management over time. It likely aims to inform readers about the significant technological advancements and the competitive landscape of maritime transport during this transformative period. The opening of the book provides insight into the slow but steady growth of steam propulsion for navigational purposes, highlighting key figures like Robert Fulton and important innovations, such as the introduction of the screw propeller. It details notable milestones in steamship history, including the historical crossing of the Atlantic by steam vessels, and discusses the impact of early innovations showcased at exhibitions, emphasizing how the industry evolved from its rudimentary beginnings to achieve practical success and international connectivity. The authors express a sense of appreciation for the challenges and breakthroughs that shaped the maritime transport landscape we know today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSteam-navigation -- History | ||
| 653 | _aSteamboats | ||
| 653 | _aSteamboat lines | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aGould, John H. | |
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_aHunt, Ridgely, _d1870- |
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_aKelley, J. D. Jerrold _q(James Douglas Jerrold), _d1847-1922 |
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_aRideing, William H. _q(William Henry), _d1853-1918 |
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_aSeaton, A. E. _q(Albert Edward), _d1848-1930 |
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