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Sailing to the Sun: Cruising History and Evolution
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Sailing to the Sun: Cruising History and Evolution
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) William H. Miller
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:128 | Dimensions(mm): Height 225,Width 248 |
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Category/Genre | Ships and shipping |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781781557037
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Classifications | Dewey:387.542 |
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Illustrations |
31 black & white and 185 colour illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Fonthill Media Ltd
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Imprint |
Fonthill Media Ltd
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Publication Date |
16 May 2019 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The worldwide cruise industry is booming-alone, there are some 56 new cruise ships being built or planned (2018). Cruise ships visit ports around the world. And the ships themselves are amenity-filled, moving resorts. But when did it all begin? This book looks at the evolution of cruising, from the mid-nineteenth century. It chronicles the growth of long, luxury cruising in the Twenties and then, in the Depression-era Thirties, cruising reaches the general public as a form of escape. By the late Sixties, purposeful cruise ships were being built and these spawned today's fleet, including the largest passenger ships ever built.
Author Biography
Known as `Mr Ocean Liner', Bill Miller has written over 80 books about passenger ships. He has covered the liners large and small, in war and peace, and as collectibles and in post card form. Miller has also penned over 1000 articles about ships and sea travel. He has been a popular guest lecturer aboard such liners as the `QE2', `Queen Mary 2', `Rotterdam' & `Crystal Serenity' for over 30 years. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across from the great liner piers of New York City, Miller has appeared in numerous TV documentaries, & news programs and himself has been the subject of a 60-min documentary called `Mr Ocean Liner'. Miller has been the recipient of numerous maritime awards. A biography of Ian Wright will follow.
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