San Francisco Bay Ferry Boats - Vintage Book On History Of Ferry System
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:19560651 | Modified Item: No |
| San Francisco Ferry System: Hardcover Book | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
SAN FRANCISCO BAYFERRY BOATS By: George H HarlanUp for sale is a well-researched book on the history of the Ferry Boat System around the San Francisco Bay Area through the mid 1960s. Many people do not know that ferries actually started across the San Francisco Bay in the 1850s.It is interesting to note that, at the writing and publication of this book (1967), the Ferry System in the SF Bay Area had gone into total decline as a result of building of the... eight bridges throughout the area and the coming of BART commuter train system.As the population grew and the highways became more clogged with vehicles, there was an interest and a yearning for the return of some ferries.... so the the Ferries saw a major rebirth in the 1970s that continues to this day. The transportation totals into the millions of commuters and others each year as the interest continues to grow.The book is equally balanced with historical photos and interspersed with information that traces the history of the Ferry Boats, their routes and their ultimate retirement locations.There are three superb sections for detailed research and information:A detailed Bibliography listing reference sources of other related sources, Index / Listing of Vessels (Ferry Boats) referred to in the book, Comprehensive and detailed Index of the entire book.The book is one of interest in chronicling the Ferry System in the San Francisco Bay and can either be read throughout or as a comprehensive reference book with photos long gone and rarely seen.196 pages. First Edition Hardcover w/ Dust CoverSpecial Note: The books has been extensively researched and sourced. It comes with a detailed Index (see Image No. 10) and the author includes substantial Author's Notes (15 pages) and Source Notes (47 pages). The notes are not merely citations of books or quotes; the author takes pains to include explanatory information to support his inclusion of facts, quotes and circumstances included in the full body of work.I have owned this book since I purchased it shortly after publication many years ago. The total shipping weight is approximately 2 pounds, 14 ounces.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE - 100% Positive eBay Feedback since 1999 !PayPal is the accepted form of payment unless other arrangements are made prior to the completion of the auction. Payment is due within 3 days. Next business day shipping upon receipt of payment. Combined shipping is available to reduce shipping charges.Shipping is via USPS Media Class Mail within the USA. Other methods of shipment are available at Buyer's option and expense; please advise if you desire alternate shipping method or service. All shipments within the USA include USPS shipment tracking and delivery confirmation.International Buyers pay Priority Mail International. Priority Mail is available and includes shipment-tracking and delivery confirmation to most countries. Another, more expensive option includes USPS Express Mail International that includes shipment tracking and delivery confirmation to most locations. We will gladly provide options that are convenient to you and meet your needs.Returns are accepted if the description of the merchandise was misrepresented. Returns are due within 30 days.Please review images and ask any questions you may have. Thank you for looking at my listing.
