{"product_id":"great-lakes-ships-stories-book-set-3-softcovers-1980s-maritime-history-ship-spotting-true-tales-and","title":"Great Lakes Ships \u0026 Stories Book Set (3 Softcovers, 1980s) | Maritime History, Ship Spotting, True Tales, and Vintage Photos","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eTitles Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e • \u003cem data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eKnow Your Ships 1986\u003c\/em\u003e by Thomas Manse\u003cbr data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e • \u003cem data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eGreat Lakes Pictorial History of Ships \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e • \u003cem data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eTrue Tales of the Great Lakes\u003c\/em\u003e by Dwight Boyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e • \u003cem data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eKnow Your Ships\u003c\/em\u003e: 9x6 inches, 120 pages\u003cbr data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e • \u003cem data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"827\"\u003ePictorial History\u003c\/em\u003e: 9x6 inches, 74 pages\u003cbr data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e • \u003cem data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eTrue Tales\u003c\/em\u003e: 8x5 inches, 340 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Maritime History \/ Great Lakes Regional Interest\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e∙ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eISBNs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e • \u003cem data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eKnow Your Ships\u003c\/em\u003e: 0943497024\u003cbr data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e • \u003cem data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eTrue Tales of the Great Lakes\u003c\/em\u003e: 0870132315\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e∙ Gently used condition with age-appropriate wear\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e∙ \u003cem data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eTrue Tales\u003c\/em\u003e has a slightly yellowed spine and edgewear typical of vintage softcovers\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e∙ All pages intact and legible, no writing or highlighting found\u003cbr data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e∙ Covers show minor scuffing and shelf wear—see photos for exact condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eThis 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eKnow Your Ships 1986\u003c\/em\u003e is a ship spotter’s favorite, packed with vessel photos, specs, and updates for the 1986 season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003ePictorial History\u003c\/em\u003e offers a visual journey of Great Lakes shipping with vintage photos and captions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eTrue Tales of the Great Lakes\u003c\/em\u003e brings drama and humanity to life with riveting stories of storms, shipwrecks, and heroism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eA great gift for boat lovers, lighthouse enthusiasts, or anyone with fond memories of Lake Michigan sunsets and freighter horns on foggy mornings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003ePlease Note: These books come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003eAbout Reading Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eAt Reading Vintage, I curate unique, well-loved books and vintage collectibles for collectors and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67655571406950,"sku":"owt1791383275634","price":21.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/6020\/9254\/files\/IMG_5215.jpg?v=1791383283","url":"https:\/\/www.welpico.com\/products\/great-lakes-ships-stories-book-set-3-softcovers-1980s-maritime-history-ship-spotting-true-tales-and","provider":"Modhive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}