Maiden Voyages

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Maiden Voyages

Maiden Voyages written by Siân Evans and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-10 with History categories.

In an engaging and anecdotal social history, Siân Evans's Maiden Voyages explores how women’s lives were transformed by the Golden Age of ocean liner travel between Europe and North America. During the early twentieth century, transatlantic travel was the province of the great ocean liners. It was an extraordinary undertaking made by many women, whose lives were changed forever by their journeys between the Old World and the New. Some traveled for leisure, some for work; others to reinvent themselves or find new opportunities. They were celebrities, migrants and millionaires, refugees, aristocrats and crew members whose stories have mostly remained untold—until now. Maiden Voyages is a fascinating portrait of the era, the ships themselves, and these women as they crossed the Atlantic. The ocean liner was a microcosm of contemporary society, divided by class: from the luxury of the upper deck, playground for the rich and famous, to the cramped conditions of steerage or third class travel. In first class you’ll meet A-listers like Marlene Dietrich, Wallis Simpson, and Josephine Baker; the second class carried a new generation of professional and independent women, like pioneering interior designer Sibyl Colefax. Down in steerage, you’ll follow the journey of émigré Maria Riffelmacher as she escapes poverty in Europe. Bustling between decks is a crew of female workers, including Violet “The Unsinkable Stewardess” Jessop, who survived the Titanic disaster. Entertaining and informative, Maiden Voyages captures the golden age of ocean liners through the stories of the women whose transatlantic journeys changed the shape of society on both sides of the globe.

Locomotive

Locomotive written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1894 with Engineering categories.

Voyage Gastronomique

Voyage Gastronomique written by Lillian Langseth-Christensen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Cookbooks categories.

The Log

The Log written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1940-10 with Marine engineering categories.

Internet Travel Planner

Internet Travel Planner written by Michael Shapiro and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Computers categories.

A travel and Internet journalist contributor to Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel and Yahoo Internet Life helps trip planners become their own travel agent through savvy tips on locating bargains online and even sushi or kosher restaurants worldwide. A companion web site offers updates. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Marine Engineer And Motorship Builder

Marine Engineer And Motorship Builder written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1892 with Marine engineering categories.

Maiden Voyages

Maiden Voyages written by Williams Catharina Purwani and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with categories.

Maiden Voyages

Maiden Voyages written by Siân Evans and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-17 with History categories.

HOW THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRANSATLANTIC TRAVEL BETWEEN THE WARS TRANSFORMED WOMEN'S LIVES ACROSS ALL CLASSES - A VIVID CROSS SECTION OF LIFE ON-BOARD THE ICONIC OCEAN LINERS FROM BELOW DECKS TO THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE. 'In this riveting slice of social history, Siân Evans does a brilliant job of describing the unexpected textures of life at sea...By deep diving into the archives, Siân Evans has discovered a watery in-between world where the usual rules didn't quite apply and a spirited woman could get further than she ever would on dry land. - Mail on Sunday Migrants and millionairesses, refugees and aristocrats all looking for a way to improve their lives. After WW1 a world of opportunity was opening up for women ... Before convenient air travel, transatlantic travel was the province of the great ocean liners and never more so than in the glory days of the interwar years. It was an extraordinary undertaking made by many women. Some traveled for leisure, some for work; others to find a new life, marriage, to reinvent themselves or find new opportunities. Their stories have remained largely untold - until now. Maiden Voyages is a fascinating portrait of these women, and their lives on board magnificent ocean liners as they sailed between the old and the new worlds. The ocean liner was a microcosm of contemporary society, divided by class: from the luxury of the upper deck, playground for the rich and famous, to the cramped conditions of steerage or third class travel. These iconic liners were filled with women of all ages, classes and backgrounds: celebrities and refugees, migrants and millionairesses, aristocrats and crew members. Full of incredible gossip, stories and intrigue, Maiden Voyages has a diverse cast of inspiring women - from A-listers like Josephine Baker, a dancer from St Louis who found fame in Paris, Marlene Dietrich and Wallis Simpson, Violet 'the unsinkable' Jessop, a crew member who survived the sinking of the Titanic, and entrepreneur Sibyl Colefax, a pioneering interior designer. Whichever direction they were travelling, whatever hopes they entertained, they were all under the spell of life at sea, a spell which would only break when they went ashore. Maiden Voyages is a compelling and highly entertaining account of life on board: part dream factory, part place of work, independence and escape - always moving.

The Shipbuilder And Marine Engine Builder

The Shipbuilder And Marine Engine Builder written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1926 with Marine engines categories.

The Locomotive

The Locomotive written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1894 with Boilers categories.