20,000 Jobs Under the Sea: A History of Diving and Underwater Engineering

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Summary: A book for anyone interested in heavy gear
Review: Torrance Parker has written a book that is a must for anyone interested in the history of diving heavy gear and the development of the L.A. Harbour. Full of stories and pictures of the commercial divers; their accomplishments, their lives, and in many cases, their deaths.

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Summary: Great gift for divers and nondivers.
Review: Very good historical background knowledge, for all divers, and others working in the maritime industry, from development of early equipment on jobes to the latest equipment found today. Shows the hows and whys of all types of underwater work and support equipment.

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Summary: EXCELLENT
Review: VERY INTERESTING HISTORY OF DIVING, MANY OLD PHOTOS OF HARD HAT DIVING.