Rigby. Australia 1979. 1st Edition. The author who has already established his name as perhaps the leading Australian nautical historian tells the story of Steamships in the South from 1840 to the 1970s. The text, captions and black and white photographs give a condensed history of the vessels and companies that were an essetial part of life in Australia and New Zealand during the period. Minor nick to spine of dust jacket otherwise in good condition. Original dust jackry over lilac clotyh covered end boards. 128pp. 266 x 210 mm.