9781333567002 - Principles of Ocean Transportation (Classic Reprint) de Johnson, Emory R. (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 explores the fascinating evolution of ocean transportation, taking readers on a journey through the history of ships and the technologies that have driven their development. The author delves into the rise and fall of the sailing vessel, tracing its transformation from humble beginnings to the magnificent clippers of the 19th century. The book then explores the arrival of steam power, analyzing the innovations in engine design and shipbuilding that gave rise to the steamship. From paddle wheels to screw propellers, the author illuminates the crucial role of engineering in shaping the ocean carrier. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped international trade, and the book's insights reveal how the development of the ocean carrier has been intricately linked to global economic and political trends. 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.