Abstract of "Carriage by Sea." by ITO, Jiujiro - 1911

Tokyo: Waseda University, 1911. Japanese text. Octavo, 10, 267 pages. Folding map. Blue cloth; gilt motif and ship impression to front and rear boards; gilt title to spine. Very good condition. Ito's scholarly monograph (translated into Japanese) examines the history, principles and methods of sea transportation. A detailed analysis includes explanations of nautical terms; types of marine carriage (steam and sail); development of marine transportation (ancient and modern) and its economic and political ramifications; shipping lines and traffic; cargoes; monopoly and competition; the Suez and Panama Canals and ports. .