Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (634 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1571452915 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"He said it has a lot of good interesting" according to cheryl. gave this as a gift for my husband who loves to learn about the shipwrecks on lake Michigan. He said it has a lot of good interesting information. Kettu said Great book for the coffee table. In my opinion, this book is wonderful for leaving on your coffee table for people to browse through. It not only looks very nice but it's useful to spark a conversation about diving and also has decent content and history about some wrecks. Personally, I bought the book as sort of a reference for scuba diving and I found that "Divers guide to Michigan" was more of what I was looking for. However, like I said, this is a great book and I am really happy with it for what it is!. A Customer said Decent book for the casual enthusiast but poorly researched. Paul Hancock's entry into the Great Lakes shipwreck genre is a very nicely produced book with many dramatic photos and a high level overview of a small sampling of accidents. The book is a good coffee table style book for the casually interested, but will disappoint those already acquainted with the genre or those looking for a more comprehensive and accurate reference. Despite the lavish production, the book is poorly researched, relying solely upon the secondary resources of a single archive. Subsequent errors in photo identifica
Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes is a fascinating account of many of the most disastrous shipwrecks to have occurred in the centuries since the lakes were discovered by Samuel de Champlain. The Great Lakes--Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario-- bordering Canada and the United States, are collectively the world's largest body of fresh water. Illustrated throughout, it is organized chronologically, showing that though the construction of ships and their equipment might change, shipping is always at risk from the elements.
. Paul Hancock is known for his love of the Great Lakes and the ships that navigate their waters
About the AuthorPaul Hancock is known for his love of the Great Lakes and the ships that navigate their waters.