The American Line 1871-1902

Flayhart III, W.H.: 2000 New York, hardcover with dustjacket 404 pages, with illustrations and photographs of the ships. This maritime history book by William H. Flayhart chronicles the post-Civil War emergence of the American Steamship Company and its competitive struggle against European ocean liners on the North Atlantic routes. Through detailed research, the volume highlights the operational triumphs and disasters of prominent fleet vessels like the Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, City of New York, and City of Paris as they worked to restore American prestige at sea. ISBN 9780393047103 / 0393047105 In very good condition. (Because of weight no sending outside Europe, or some additional costs)