A Treatise on Navigation by Steam; Comprising a History of the Steam Engine; and an Essay Towards a System of the Naval Tactics Peculiar to Steam Navigation, as Applicable both to Commerce and Maritime Warfare; Including a Comparison of its Advantages as Related to Other Systems in the Circumstance of Speed, Safety and Economy but More Particularly in that of the National Defence

Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, & Green, London, 1828

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Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA

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4to. pp. xxiv, 182; 68. Frontis. black & white lithograph of a steam packet in a storm. Illustrated with black & white illustrations and diagrams. Appendix. Index. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown and signature to front free endpaper (those of noted maritime collector Frederick Ellis, along with the name of his yacht). Bound in original grey boards, spine rebacked with cloth. Rubbed edges and corners; dampstain affecting first four leaves. A legitimate assessment amid the advent of steam by the explorer who spent three voyages scouring the Arctic, retiring with as a Rear Admiral. The frontispiece is a fine treatment of chiaroscuro, depicting the "the James Watt Steam Packet Propelling Against a STORM;" that and the sextant plate with foxing. Since 1973 only three copies have appeared at auction.

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Title
A Treatise on Navigation by Steam; Comprising a History of the Steam Engine; and an Essay Towards a System of the Naval Tactics Peculiar to Steam Navigation, as Applicable both to Commerce and Maritime Warfare; Including a Comparison of its Advantages as Related to Other Systems in the Circumstance of Speed, Safety and Economy but More Particularly in that of the National Defence
Author
ROSS, Captain John
Publisher
Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, & Green, London
Publication year
1828
Condition
Good-
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
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Maritime History, Transportation -- Maritime

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Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.…

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