""Our Inland Seas: Their Shipping And Commerce For Three Centuries"" is a historical account of the shipping and commerce that took place on the Great Lakes of North America over a period of three centuries. Written by James Cooke Mills and first published in 1910, the book covers the development of the Great Lakes region from the early days of exploration and colonization by Europeans, through the growth of the fur trade and the emergence of the steamship era, to the modern era of industrialization and commercial shipping.Mills provides a detailed description of the various types of vessels that have plied the Great Lakes over the years, from the birch bark canoes of the native peoples to the massive steel freighters of the early 20th century. He also describes the various types of cargo that have been transported on the lakes, including furs, timber, grain, iron ore, and other raw materials.Throughout the book, Mills emphasizes the importance of the Great Lakes to the economic development of the United States and Canada, and the role that shipping and commerce on the lakes played in the growth of the region. He also provides numerous anecdotes and stories about the people who worked on the lakes, from the hardy sailors who braved the storms and ice to the entrepreneurs who built the shipping companies and industries that drove the region's economy.Overall, ""Our Inland Seas"" is a fascinating and informative look at the history of one of North America's most important regions, and a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the people who have lived and worked there for centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.