Sail, Steam and Splendour
By Byron S. Miller
Published by Angus & Robertson Publishers: Sydney 1979 1st Edition
Large Landscape Format With Original Unclipped Dustjacket
"Sail, Steam and Splendour: A Picture History of Life Aboard the Transatlantic Liners by Byron S. Miller presents an extensively illustrated account of passenger travel between Europe and America. With a foreword by Frank O. Braynard, it traces approximately 150 years of Atlantic crossings, from the early sailing and steam packets to the great ocean liners that became symbols of speed, luxury and national prestige.
Combining historical narrative with hundreds of contemporary pictures, the book explores both the development of the ships and the experience of life aboard them. Celebrated vessels including the Mauretania, Île de France, Bremen and Queen Mary feature within a broader story encompassing passenger comforts, shipboard recreation, emigration and the eventual decline of traditional liner travel with the rise of commercial aviation.
Published by Angus & Robertson in 1979, this substantial hardcover volume is presented in a large landscape format and retains its original unclipped pictorial dustjacket. The jacket shows some edge wear, creasing and short tears, as photographed. An appealing illustrated reference for collectors and readers interested in maritime history, ocean liners and the social history of international travel."
