Before the advent of commercial transatlantic flights in the early
1950s, the only way to travel between continents was by sea. In the
golden age of ocean liners, between the late nineteenth century and
the Second World War, shipping companies ensured their vessels were
a home away from home, providing entertainment, dining, sleeping
quarters and smoking lounges to accommodate passengers of all ages
and budgets, for voyages that could last as long as three months.
Secrets of the Great Ocean Liners leads the reader through each of
the stages – and secrets – of ocean liner travel, from booking
a ticket and choosing a cabin to shore excursions, dining, on-board
games, social events, romances, and disembarking on arrival.
Additional chapters disclose wartime voyages and disasters at sea.
The shipping companies produced glamorous brochures, sailing
schedules, voyage logs, passenger lists, postcards and menus, all
of which help us to savour the challenges, etiquette and luxury of
ocean liner travel. Diaries, letters and journals written on board
also reveal a host of behind-the-scenes secrets and fascinating
insights into the experience of travelling by sea. This book dives
into a vast, unique collection to reveal the scandals, glamour,
challenges and tragedies of ocean liner travel.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
