This book portays the vitality of the Great Lakesin their role as the historic highway and commercial artery of Canada ands the US. Explorers, voyageurs, merchants, travelers, and fighting men have all ranged the Lakes and the design of ships in their service evolved to suit their needs.Ships of the Great Lakes describes more than 90 ships with 238 historic drawings, photos and maps.Signed and numbered at 178 of 500. Dustjacket has some edgewear and a sticker on the front stating "Signed Limited Edition."