Lake Michigan's Aircraft Carriers

During WWII, two Great Lakes excursion ships were converted for use as aircraft carrier training ships, becoming the only fresh water, paddle-wheeled, coal-fired aircraft carriers in ever. This work details the history of the two ships, from their lives as cruise ships to their contributions to the war effort and their eventual scrapping. Many b&w historical photos are included. Author information is not given, and there is no subject index. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)