Lake Michigan Passenger Steamers
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (626 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804742405 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 364 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
After World War I, the rise of motor transport forced a rapid decline in the industry, a decline accelerated by the Depression, and the industry essentially expired in 1932. The second part consists of detailed corporate histories of the ten major operators.. This is the richly illustrated, definitive account of the rise, fall, and extinction of steam passenger transportation on Lake Michigan. The principal cross-lake operator was the Graham & Morton Line, which developed St. Originating in the 1840s with the ships t
Dunbaugh, Hofstra University. "Presenting a wealth of new material that is the result of monumental research, this book deals with a significant part of American social and economic history not previously available. An encyclopedic archive for future researchers, it will be an essential source for maritime historians and for local historians of the towns in Michigan and Wisconsin served by the vessels."—Edwin F
Fred H. Crissey said Excellent!. George Hilton has written another classic transportation book. In his usual fashion he has taken a subject, divided into logical sections and done scholarly research. While he gets deep into the subject, he keeps his eye on "the big picture". In addition it has good pictures, great maps, and a sense of humor. Also it would be wise to have a dictionary at hand because of some of the obscure words he uses. I think this was a work of love as he rode some these boats when he was a child. Great job, George!. "Nostalgia and history on Lake Michigan" according to M. V. Ralph. I was a bit aprehensive avout ordering this book even at a discounted price I needent have worried. It proved to be a masterful work of pure nostalgia and maritime history on Lake Michigan. The history of the many steamship lines that serviced the area is done in depth. Many interesting photos of these old classic vessels throughout. A must for any one interesated in the maritime history of these inland seas.