Titanic: A Passenger's Guide Pocket Book by John Blake (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Titanic: A Passenger's Guide Pocket Book by John Blake This guide is a wonderful addition to Conways best-selling pocket book series that examines this famous ship from a refreshingly different angle. Launched in May 1911, the triple-screw steamer Titanic was the pride of the White Star Line and at that time the largest passenger ship in the world. Built to carry passengers in comfort and luxury on the lucrative transatlantic route, her design, fittings and on board facilites epitomised the spirit of the age in terms of elegance and style. Titanic: A Passengers Guide is a unique guide to all aspects of the ship, incorporating authentic period literature – from sources including White Star Line themselves, Harland & Wolff shipyards, and important publications from the time. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lieutenant-Commander John Blake, FRIN, spent twelve years in the Royal Navy. He has worked extensively with the UK Hydrographic Office, the producers of Admiralty Charts, and is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation. John is the author of the acclaimed Conway publications The Sea Chart (2003) and Sea Charts of the British Isles (2005). His research interests span the maritime world, from nautical charts and surveying to merchant shipping. Table of Contents Preface by John BlakePart One: INTRODUCTION~ Olympic & Titanic (White Star Line Publicity Brochure, May 1911) ~ The White Star Line~ The Builders of the Olympic & Titanic (The Shipbuilder, Midsummer 1911)Part Two: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND LAUNCH~ Factors of Design~ Building of the Hulls~ Completion (The Shipbuilder, Midsummer 1911)Part Three: INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS~ The Arrangement of the Decks ~ Passenger Accommodation~ Disposition of Rooms, &c.~ The Decorations~ Second Class Accommodation~ Third Class Accommodation~ General ships fittings and furnishings (White Star Line Publicity Brochure, May 1911)~ General Information for Passengers in the First Class, 1911~ First Class Passenger List, 1912 ~ General Information for Passengers in the Second Class, 1911 ~ Second Class Rates, 1912~ Third Class Rates, 1912~ Specimen Third Class Bill of Fare, 1912Part Four: OPERATION, SAFETY & NAVIGATION~ Ships Officers & Complement ~ North Atlantic Lane Routes, 1899~ Working Arrangements of the Ships (The Shipbuilder, Midsummer 1911) Review The Titanic Pocketbook: A Passengers Guide is a slim little book chock full of information about the great ship. Written as though it were in fact an informational book for someone considering sailing on board the Titanic, it begins with the background of the White Star Line, giving details of how the ship came into being. It then goes into much technical information about the actual construction materials; from there we are treated to the particulars of the furnishings and decks, and are even given glimpses of typical menus and sleeping accommodations.This book boasts many great pictures from the period and includes diagrams that clarify positions and opportunities. While it is indeed filled with a wealth of information that any Titanic enthusiast would enjoy, it is often dryly written with minutiae such as how the elevators worked within their frames. Still, it is an interesting slant on the ship and one this buff enjoyed. * Historical Novel Society * Promotional An examination of one of the most famous ships of all time, from a refreshingly different angle. Compiled from authentic period sources with nostalgic illustrations. Review Quote The Titanic Pocketbook: A Passengers Guide is a slim little book chock full of information about the great ship. Written as though it were in fact an informational book for someone considering sailing on board the Titanic, it begins with the background of the White Star Line, giving details of how the ship came into being. It then goes into much technical information about the actual construction materials; from there we are treated to the particulars of the furnishings and decks, and are even given glimpses of typical menus and sleeping accommodations.This book boasts many great pictures from the period and includes diagrams that clarify positions and opportunities. While it is indeed filled with a wealth of information that any Titanic enthusiast would enjoy, it is often dryly written with minutiae such as how the elevators worked within their frames. Still, it is an interesting slant on the ship and one this buff enjoyed. Promotional "Headline" An examination of one of the most famous ships of all time, from a refreshingly different angle. Compiled from authentic period sources with nostalgic illustrations. Feature A title in Conways popular bestselling pocket-book series. Details ISBN147283416X ISBN-10 147283416X ISBN-13 9781472834164 Format Hardcover Media Book Author John Blake Pages 128 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-02-22 Imprint Osprey Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 623.82432 Short Title Titanic Language English Subtitle A Passengers Guide UK Release Date 2018-02-22 NZ Release Date 2018-02-22 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience General AU Release Date 2018-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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