9780266717621 - Annual Report of the Commissioner of Navigation: for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1901 Classic Reprint by United States Commissioner of Navigation (3 results)

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 on the history of American shipping chronicles the development of the American merchant marine from its early beginnings to the turn of the 20th century. It analyzes the rise and fall of American shipping power, examining the factors that contributed to its decline and the efforts made to revive it. The book also delves into the geopolitical and economic context of American shipping, exploring its role in international trade, naval power, and the development of American foreign policy. The author argues that the decline of American shipping was not inevitable but rather the result of a combination of factors, including government policies, technological changes, and international competition. The book concludes by assessing the prospects for American shipping in the early 20th century and the challenges it faced in regaining its former prominence. 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.