Smoke, Ash and Steam : The Marine Steam Engine / How Marine Steam Engines Worked on Oceans, Lakes and Rivers by Robin E. Sheret [Signed] - 2005

Victoria, B.C.: Western Isles Cruise & Dive Co. Ltd., 2005. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). Second Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. VI, 144. aIX pages. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Profusely illustrated with black and white diagrams and reproductions of photos. "A unique book that for the first time describes the development of the marine steam engine. In this second edition paddle wheels and propellers are also discussed. More engines are covered, more photos are included, and all previous illustrations have been redone with new ones added." - back cover. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy..