The Great Lakes and the Vessels That Plough Them
Gelesen von Ted Lienhart
James Oliver Curwood
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
Part I, The Ships, Their Owners, Their Sailors, and Their Cargoes. Chapter I, T…
36:46
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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 II, Origin and History of the Lakes. Chapter I, Origin and Early History
26:23
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