Description
| Product ID: | 9781803992112 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Tales from Great Passenger Ships |
| Subtitle: | A Jaunt Through Time |
| Authors: | Author: Paul Curtis |
| Subjects: | True stories: general, True stories, Social and cultural history, Maritime history, Ships and boats: general interest, Humour, Social & cultural history, Maritime history, Ships & boats: general interest, Humour |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A collection of stories from many of the best-known passenger ships and liners, that vividly showcase the romance and tragedy of life at sea Passenger ships have always played a key role in shaping our lives and destinies. From the biggest to the smallest, the most beautiful to the most basic, in peacetime and war, they have carried emigrants, holidaymakers, troops and other travellers on countless life-changing journeys – and many of those passengers have a tale or two to tell about their time on board. Tales from Great Passenger Ships is a collection of intimate and often humorous portraits of the most famous and notorious ships to ever sail our seas. From the escapades of passengers and crew to terrible disasters, infamous controversies and thrilling rescues, author and former Queen Mary entertainment officer Paul Curtis takes a nostalgic voyage through the history of seagoing. |
| Imprint Name: | The History Press Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | The History Press Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-08-10 |
