Origins, Orient and Oriana

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The development of ships to the stage of the ocean liner but the entire history of his own Orient Company, whose fleet were always considered to maintain the highest standards in the Australian trade, together with the story of the family who operated it and their financial fortunes, whilst it deals with their sailing ships which preceded and for some time, ran in parallel with the steamers.

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The development of ships to the stage of the ocean liner but the entire history of his own Orient Company, whose fleet were always considered to maintain the highest standards in the Australian trade, together with the story of the family who operated it and their financial fortunes, whilst it deals with their sailing ships which preceded and for some time, ran in parallel with the steamers.

Author=Charles F. Morris
Pages=491
Published=1980
Book Condtion=Book generally excellent.dust jacket slightly frayed on spine

Weight 1580 g

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