A unique biography of a nineteenth-century shipping magnate set during a forgotten era – a time when Quebec was one of the world's great shipbuilding centres and tidal seaports.

"Steamships and Their Story" by E. Keble Chatterton is a detailed and engaging exploration of the history and development of steamships. The book offers a comprehensive account of how steam-powered vessels revolutionized maritime travel and trade. Overview: Chatterton's work covers the evolution of steamships from their early inception to their impact on global navigation. It provides an in-depth look at the technological advancements, key figures, and historical milestones in the development of steam-powered ships. Key Elements: Historical Development: The book traces the origins of steamships, beginning with early prototypes and the pioneers who contributed to their development. It details how steam power transformed maritime transportation and commerce. Technological Innovations: Chatterton discusses the various technological innovations that improved steamship design and performance. This includes advancements in engines, hull design, and navigation systems. Notable Figures: The book highlights the contributions of influential individuals in the field of steamship engineering and design, including inventors, engineers, and shipbuilders. Impact on Trade and Travel: The narrative explores how steamships changed global trade routes, travel times, and the economic landscape, facilitating faster and more reliable maritime connections. Illustrations and Diagrams: Enhanced with illustrations and diagrams, "Steamships and Their Story" provides visual context to the historical and technical aspects discussed, helping readers better understand the evolution of steamships. "Steamships and Their Story" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in maritime history, technology, and the significant role that steamships played in shaping the modern world. E. Keble Chatterton’s thorough research and clear writing offer a fascinating look at the development of one of the most important innovations in naval engineering.

Since around 1500 C.E., humans have shaped the global environment in ways that were previously unimaginable. Bringing together leading environmental historians and world historians, this book offers an overview of global environmental history throughout this remarkable 500-year period. In eleven essays, the contributors examine the connections between environmental change and other major topics of early modern and modern world history: population growth, commercialization, imperialism, industrialization, the fossil fuel revolution, and more. Rather than attributing environmental change largely to European science, technology, and capitalism, the essays illuminate a series of culturally distinctive, yet often parallel developments arising in many parts of the world, leading to intensified exploitation of land and water. The wide range of regional studies—including some in Russia, China, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Southern Africa, and Western Europe—together with the book's broader thematic essays makes The Environment and World History ideal for courses that seek to incorporate the environment and environmental change more fully into a truly integrative understanding of world history. CONTRIBUTORS: Michael Adas, William Beinart, Edmund Burke III, Mark Cioc, Kenneth Pomeranz, Mahesh Rangarajan, John F. Richards, Lise Sedrez, Douglas R. Weiner