The Making of MacBrayne. A Scottish transport monopoly spanning three centuries

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Detailed and heavily illustrated history covering MacBrayne's operational (sea and land) and business history from its origins to the present day. Chapters include: 'How the west was won - the Hebrides before MacBrayne, 1820-1879'; 'Rules of monopoly - MacBrayne finds favour with the Post Office, 1879-1890'; 'At the mercy of Mr MacBrayne - a growing dominance of the market, 1890-1907'; 'Hoping against hope - the MacBrayne inheritage in the balance, 1907-1915'; 'A matter of national importance - a family business brought to its knees, 1915-1921'; 'Death of a dynasty - MacBrayne critics win the day, 1921-1928'; 'Brave new world - new management and new tonnage, 1928-1934'; Supplementary benefits - years of plenty for MacBraynes, 1934-1939; The wages of war - survival on makeshift arrangements, 1939-1947'; 'Paradise lost - the struggle with post-war realities, 1947-1955'; 'Bridging the water gap - dawn of the car ferry era, 1955-1964'; 'A costly farrago - resurrecting an old-fashioned business, 1964-1969'; 'A dangerous competitor -MacBraynes jolted by Western Ferries, 1969-1973'; 'Towards a better future - CalMac revitalises the network,1973-2000'; 'The emperor’s new Clothes - the state takes control, 2000-2020'