9780243073375 - Hearings Before the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, January 16-23, 1907: On Additional Aids to Navigation in the Light-House Establishment (Classic Re... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the proceedings of a hearing before a House Representatives subcommittee in 1907 to consider proposals for new aids to navigation in the Great Lakes and other waterways. The discussion centers on the need for lighthouses, fog signals, and lightships at various locations to ensure the safety of ships and facilitate maritime commerce in these crucial shipping lanes. The book provides insight into the complex interplay between technological advancements, commercial interests, and government initiatives in shaping the infrastructure of maritime navigation during a period of rapid expansion and industrial growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.