 | SOUTH WEST HARBOURS - SHIPS & TRADES by Michael Langley ISBN 978-1-906008-22-2 Book 172 x 240, Hardback Casebound 96 Pages 120 B&W Photographs Publisher: Middleton Press Availability: IN STOCK but Out of print so no more available when our stock is exhausted
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| | The South West has long been of great strategic and commercial importance. Mineral wealth ensured early development of export facilities, much accelerated by the industrial revolution. Ships and harbours both expanded in numbers and dimensions to accommodate the various trades, in the everlasting search for economy of scale. The rise in overseas traffic and near demise of local waterborne freight is examined herein. Local history knowledge will be enhanced with this comprehensive album of scenic views. Contents:
- Introduction
- Black & White Plates
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