Bauer Alfred Detmering (5 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Harbor Cities of the World; a Collection of Photos of Harbor, Dock and Wharf Plans. Book.

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating exploration of the world's most renowned harbor cities, providing valuable insights into their urban planning and economic development. It delves into the historical significance of harbors as centers of commerce and industry, tracing their evolution from bustling ports to thriving metropolises. The author meticulously examines the relationship between harbor infrastructure and urban growth, highlighting how the proximity of businesses to waterfronts has shaped the layout of these cities. Through stunning photographs and detailed descriptions, this book unveils the strategic placement of warehouses, docks, wholesale districts, and retail centers in relation to harbor basins. Furthermore, the book explores the challenges and opportunities faced by harbor cities in the modern era, discussing the impact of globalization, technological advancements, and changing transportation patterns on their economies and urban landscapes. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the role of harbor cities in global trade and their ongoing adaptation to meet the demands of the 21st century. 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.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1914 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 38 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.