The Great Lakes The Vessels That Plough Them: Their Owners, Their Sailors, and Their Cargoes, Together with a Brief History of Our Inland Seas

"The Great Lakes" by James Oliver Curwood is a captivating chronicle of America's inland seas, beckoning readers to uncover the often-underappreciated yet mighty role the Great Lakes play in shaping the nation's economy and identity. The story begins by highlighting their fresh-water routes for shipping and morphs into a sweeping declaration of their cultural and historical relevance. Through insightful dialogues, like one with a proud shipowner, the book sparks a sense of American pride rooted in these waterways. It sheds light on boats, what they carry, and unwritten accounts that lie beneath industrial progress, ensuring to illuminate both the prosperity and allure of this region.