The Engine Powered Vessle From Paddle-Wheeler to Nuclear Ship kk

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Demy folio, [27.75cm/11inches], full gilt-embossed cloth with mylar-protected dust jacket, pp. . Illustrated with b-w halftones, colour plates &tc. Please feel free to ask for particulars and/or additional photographs. . William Avery Baker 1911 – 1981) was a distinguished naval architect of replica historic ships iand a maritime historian. He was curator of the Francis Russell Hart Nautical Museum at M.I.T. i.1963–1981. In 1934, Baker joined the shipbuilding division of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation and became a registered professional engineer in the states of California and Massachusetts. Baker served with them until 1964, when he became curator of the Francis Russell Hart Nautical Museum. He was the compiler of plans and specifications for a number of historic Ship replicas, including Gjoa in 1948, Mayflower II in 1957, Adventure in 1970, and Maryland Dove in 1978. In exceptionally good condition In exceptionally good condition.

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Title
The Engine Powered Vessle From Paddle-Wheeler to Nuclear Ship kk
Author
Baker, W. A., (William Avery) and Tre Tryckare
Publisher
Crescent
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Dust Jacket Included
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Hardcover
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Charles Lewis Best Booksellers

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We are a cottage-based affair, located in a circa 1890 shingle-style cottage overlooking La Playa Cove near San Diego. When we aren't schellpping books and prints,or the occassional antique, we are out riding our bikes, trimming our trees, or having a perfectly lovely time in our garden. Please feel free to pop by anytime for tea.

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