Book of the month

摘要

Averley, the world's last ocean-going paddle steamer, offers a unique experience. Similar experiences have been enjoyed by tens of thousands of holiday-makers over the past 200 years following the introduction of Comet, the Clyde's first steamer in 1812, The combination of fresh sea air and the sound of paddle wheels thrashing the water is celebrated in this magnificent and informative book, which tells the fascinating story of the steamers and ferries that have worked the Clyde from the earliest days of steam navigation to today.