From the first internal combustion engine installation and the craft that took troops ashore on D-Day to the mid-1920s boom in recreational motorboating and beyond, this narrativepresents a flawless history of the marine engine field. With an alphabetical listing of approximately 1,000 engine companies in the U.S. and Canada, thisin-depth portrait also includesdetailed information about founders and products, advice on the most desirable engines, tips on identifyingunknown engines, and suggestions for independent research."