Bell's Comet : how a little Scottish paddlesteamer changed the course of history
Ransom, Philip John Greer2012
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Many had attempted to build and operate steamers, but few had been successful - and they were far away in North America. However, once Henry Bell had shown the way, others rushed to follow. All this is covered in this study of Bell and his steamer Comet and their place in history.
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Stroud : Amberley, 2012.
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224 p. ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9781445603490 (pbk)1445603497 (pbk)
Dewey class:
386.2'243386.2243
Local class:
387.531
Language:
English
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BRN:
1628476