Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An edition in Very Good condition with some sunning to the upper board edges, wear to the corners and the last three pages are uncut in an alike dust-jacket worn around the trim and soiled.

In Cargoes: Matson's First Century in the Pacific, William L. Worden tells the story of the Matson Line, which was founded in 1851 and operated in the Pacific Ocean until 2001. Worden traces the Line's history, from its early days transporting goods between California and Hawaii to its more recent ventures in container shipping and cruise shipping. He also discusses the Line's role in the development of the Pacific Ocean trade and the Pacific Rim economies. Cargoes: Matson's First Century in the Pacific is an excellent introduction to the history of the Matson Line and the Pacific Rim economy.; 8vo; 192 pages; FSA.