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Morgan's big International Mercantile Marine Corporation), hardbound with eighty pages. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuch was the patriotic fervor after the Spanish-American War (described by the U.S. ambassador to England as \"a splendid little war\") that the American Line wanted to cash in on the adulation. After all, their main fleet had been requisitioned by the government and turned into armed merchant vessels. The ST. LOUIS, ST. PAUL, PARIS, and NEW YORK proved their mettle in battle, actually sinking several Spanish warships. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this book each ship is given its own chapter which is illustrated with many b\u0026amp;w views of the vessels in battle. In the back there is a chapter on the ships in peace with many photos of their Victorian interiors. Shown from the ST. LOUIS and ST. PAUL are their massive First Class Dining Saloon with the barrel vault ceiling, Smoking Room, Library, Music Room, and a suite. 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