Evans, Sian

Maiden Voyages: women and the Golden Age of transatlantic travel

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ISBN 13:
9781473699021
author:
Evans, Sian
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Two Roads
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
23.8 x 15.6 x 3.6 centimeters (0
Genre:
Biography, Women, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£18.71

Description

A vivid portrait of women's lives during the golden age of transatlantic travel, Maiden Voyages explores the extraordinary journeys of women who sailed between the old and new worlds on magnificent ocean liners. From leisure to work, and from finding a new life to reinventing themselves, these women's stories have remained largely untold - until now. Life on board the ocean liner was a microcosm of contemporary society, divided by class. The luxury of the upper deck was a playground for the rich and famous, while the cramped conditions of steerage or third class travel were home to women of all ages, classes, and backgrounds. This book brings together a diverse cast of inspiring women, including celebrities, entrepreneurs, and crew members, who shared incredible stories and experiences on their journeys. 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.

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