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Great Ocean Liners Ian Dear

Great Ocean Liners By Ian Dear

Great Ocean Liners by Ian Dear


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Summary

A pictorial history of travel and social life on the great ocean liners, from the beginning of the 19th century up to the 1950s. The book covers the romance and glamour of ocean travel and contrasts the luxury of first-class travel and the discomfort of the steerage class.

Great Ocean Liners Summary

Great Ocean Liners: The Heyday of Luxury Travel by Ian Dear

A pictorial history of travel and social life on the great ocean liners, from the beginning of the 19th century up to the 1950s. The book covers the romance and glamour of ocean travel, especially when travelling on luxury passenger ships like the Queen Mary and the Normandie. Archival photographs reveal the flavour of travelling onboard ship and emphasize the contrast between the luxury of first-class travel and the discomfort of the steerage class. The author has also published The Great Days of Yachting, Fastnet and Shipwreck.

Table of Contents

The early days of transatlantic liners; the romance and glamour of ocean travel; dinner at the captain's table; the international rivalry for speed and service.

Additional information

GOR001344980
9780713460261
0713460261
Great Ocean Liners: The Heyday of Luxury Travel by Ian Dear
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Batsford Ltd
19910105
128
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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