Great Lakes Ships & Stories Book Set (3 Softcovers, 1980s) | Maritime History, Ship Spotting, True Tales, and Vintage Photos
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Set sail through time with this fascinating 3-book set exploring the Great Lakes' rich maritime history. Whether you're a ship spotter, lakefront local, or vintage travel buff, this paperback collection delivers visual history, legendary stories, and classic nautical nostalgia.
Quick Specs
∙ Titles Included:
• Know Your Ships 1986 by Thomas Manse
• Great Lakes Pictorial History of Ships & Shipping
• True Tales of the Great Lakes by Dwight Boyer
∙ Dimensions:
• Know Your Ships: 9x6 inches, 120 pages
• Pictorial History: 9x6 inches, 74 pages
• True Tales: 8x5 inches, 340 pages
∙ Language: English
∙ Binding: Paperback
∙ Genre: Vintage Maritime History / Great Lakes Regional Interest
∙ ISBNs:
• Know Your Ships: 0943497024
• True Tales of the Great Lakes: 0870132315
Condition
∙ Gently used condition with age-appropriate wear
∙ True Tales has a slightly yellowed spine and edgewear typical of vintage softcovers
∙ All pages intact and legible, no writing or highlighting found
∙ Covers show minor scuffing and shelf wear—see photos for exact condition
Why You’ll Love It
This trio captures the rugged beauty and mystery of life on the inland seas. From ship specs and photos to real-life maritime legends, each book offers something unique:
- Know Your Ships 1986 is a ship spotter’s favorite, packed with vessel photos, specs, and updates for the 1986 season.
- Pictorial History offers a visual journey of Great Lakes shipping with vintage photos and captions.
- True Tales of the Great Lakes brings drama and humanity to life with riveting stories of storms, shipwrecks, and heroism.
A great gift for boat lovers, lighthouse enthusiasts, or anyone with fond memories of Lake Michigan sunsets and freighter horns on foggy mornings.
Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note: These books come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
We pack each order with care to ensure your purchase arrives safely. If you have any questions or would like more photos before buying, please feel free to ask.
About Reading Vintage
At Reading Vintage, I curate unique, well-loved books and vintage collectibles for collectors and curious minds alike.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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