Ocean Steam Navigation And The Ocean Post (1858) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437213218)

""Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post"" is a historical book written by Thomas Rainey in 1858. The book is a comprehensive study of the development of ocean steam navigation, which transformed the way people and goods were transported across the seas. It explores the history of steamships, their technology, and their impact on the shipping industry.The book also delves into the establishment of the Ocean Post, which was a system of international mail delivery by steamships. Rainey discusses the challenges faced by the postal service in establishing this system and the benefits it brought to international commerce.Throughout the book, Rainey provides detailed accounts of the major steamship companies and their operations, including the Cunard Line, the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, and the North German Lloyd. He also covers the competition between these companies, the development of new routes, and the technological advancements that made ocean steam navigation possible.Overall, ""Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post"" is a fascinating historical account of a significant period in maritime history, providing insights into the transformation of global trade and communication in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Rainey
ISBN-10: 1437213219
ISBN-13: 9781437213218
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 228
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d