The White Star Collection: A Shipping Line in Postcards - Couverture souple

Mylon, Patrick

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1803992093 ISBN 13 : 9781803992099

Editeur : The History Press Ltd, 2023

Synopsis

White Star Line was originally founded in Liverpool in 1845 for travel to Australia but was eventually purchased by Thomas Ismay and transformed into the successful Oceanic Steam Navigation Co. Cleverly merging with Harland & Wolff, the line focussed on luxury over speed, developing many of the world's favourite vessels. Finally merging with its great rival Cunard in the 1930s depression, the companies continued to operate separately while flying one another's flags. This evocative book explores the colourful history of White Star Line, from personal postcards with messages from passengers, crew and troops, to the careers of her vessels in peacetime and at war, all from Patrick Mylon's impressive collection. It includes ships with alternative identities, unusual stories like the planned escape of Dr Crippen, and showcases a wide variety of interior views, adverts and 'proof', silk and Company Issue cards, conveying the glamour, drama and history of this world-renowned line.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

PATRICK MYLON spent his working life in the travel industry. He became captivated by Titanic after seeing the film A Night to Remember in 1958 and began what would become a lifetime's hobby collecting White Star memorabilia. He purchased his first postcard in 1983 and now has a collection of over 4,000 items. He is a member of various societies connected with the Titanic and the White Star Line and lives in London. He has also written The Unseen Olympic, RMS Titanic: The Wider Story and White Star Liners at War for The History Press.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The History Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1803992093
• ISBN 13: 9781803992099
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible