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Hackercraft - The

Hackercraft - The ""Steinway"" of Runabouts Softcover - 2009

by Barry, James P

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Voyageur Press, 2009. Softcover. As new!. This book tells the story of the enigmatic John Hacker, who started Hacker Boat Company in Detroit in 1914 and drafted some of the most successful and popular boat designs of all time. This book is organized chronologically, concentrating on the boats, the drivetrains, and the evolution of powerboat design. It highlights the life and times of John Hacker as well as the key designers that worked behind the scenes. Illustrations note 31 colour, 80 black and white, pp. 128 #0521 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover As new!
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Details

  • Title Hackercraft - The ""Steinway"" of Runabouts
  • Author Barry, James P
  • Binding Softcover
  • Edition First
  • Condition New
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Voyageur Press, Minneapolis
  • Date 2009
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 53672
  • ISBN 9780760336328 / 0760336326
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.44 x 8.22 x 0.32 in (26.52 x 20.88 x 0.81 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Motorboats - History - 20th century, Hacker Boat Co
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008032780
  • Dewey Decimal Code 623.823

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From the publisher

Includes bibliographical references and index.

About the author

James P. Barry is a prolific historian and author of more than a dozen books and myriad magazine articles. A veteran of World War II, he is also a member of several maritime and classic boat historical societies.