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The Great Lakes and the Vessels That Plough Them

Gelesen von Ted Lienhart

(5 Sterne; 1 Bewertungen)

The author sets forth the facts of the Great Lakes' largest fleet of freighters in the world, explaining what an enormous role Great Lakes cargo shipping played in the U.S. manufacturing economy at the time of writing (1909). He also describes the passenger cruising industry there. Finally, he provides a short history of the Great Lakes and their role in American history. (Summary by Ted Lienhart) (6 hr 2 min)

Chapters

Preface

3:38

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Part I, The Ships, Their Owners, Their Sailors, and Their Cargoes. Chapter I, T…

36:46

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Part I, Chapter II, What the Ships Carry - Ore

35:59

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Part I, Chapter III, What the Ships Carry - Other Cargoes

35:21

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Part I, Chapter IV, Passenger Traffic and Summer Life

34:06

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Part I, Chapter V, The Romance and Tragedy of the Inland Seas

40:15

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Part I, Chapter VI, Buffalo and Duluth - The Alpha and Omega of the Lakes

39:58

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Part I, Chapter VII, A Trip on a Great Lakes Freighter

32:36

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Part II, Origin and History of the Lakes. Chapter I, Origin and Early History

26:23

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Part II, Chapter 2, The Lakes Change Masters

30:06

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Part II, Chapter 3, The War of 1812 and After

47:32

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