For anyone interested in maritime history, the story of transatlantic shipping is particularly engaging. The Atlantic Ferry: Its Ships, Men, and Working provides a comprehensive account of the pioneering efforts to establish regular shipping services between Europe and America in the mid-19th century. This book details technological advancements, the ships themselves, the working conditions of the crews, and much more. It's a fascinating read for anyone interested in the practicalities of ocean-going travel. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.