The Kingdom of MacBrayne by Donald E Meek

The Kingdom of MacBrayne by Donald E Meek

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Shipowner David MacBrayne (1817-1907) is just as well-known as Samuel Cunard. Red-funnelled ships which bear his name continue to operate in the West Highlands a century after his death. This book tells the story of David MacBrayne, his ships and his company, his predecessors, rivals and successors.

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The Kingdom of MacBrayne by Donald E Meek

Shipowner David MacBrayne (1817-1907) is just as well-known as Samuel Cunard. Red-funnelled ships which bear his name continue to operate in the West Highlands a century after his death. This book tells the story of David MacBrayne, his ships and his company, his predecessors, rivals and successors.

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Nicholas S. Robins is a Hydrogeologist with the British Geological Survey, based at Crowmarsh, Oxfordshire. He is the author of several acclaimed books on the history of British shipping. Donald E. Meek is Professor of Scottish and Gaelic Studies at the University of Edinburgh.

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ISBN 13 9781841585000
ISBN 10 1841585009
Title The Kingdom of MacBrayne
Author Donald E Meek
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Birlinn General
Year published 2006-11-15
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.