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The First Great Ocean Liners in Photographs: 193 Views, 1897-1927 Paperback – June 1, 1984

by William H. Miller Jr. (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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Sumptuous volume recalls the glorious early years of elegant transatlantic travel. Over 190 historic photographs depict exterior and interior views of 101 great ocean liners, including the Virginian, Imperator, Vaterland, Bismarck, Lusitania, Mauretania, Balmoral Castle, Titanic, Olympic, Aquitania, and dozens more. ". . . worth the modest price of the book." — Steamboat Bill.
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  1. Print length
    149 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  4. Publication date
    June 1, 1984
  5. Dimensions
    9 x 0.25 x 11.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0486245748
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0486245744
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; First Edition (June 1, 1984)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 149 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486245748
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486245744
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.29 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.25 x 11.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Adam Beals
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for ocean liner buffs!
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2018
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Love this book. The pictures are nice to look at. The text and facts about each ship are informative and interesting to read.
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Jesse C. Ostrander
5.0 out of 5 stars Best compliation ever!
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013
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I LOVE these books! They are HANDS DOWN the BEST collection of visual photographs of ocean liners EVER that I have come across. There needs to be a special six star rating for these books.
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Mr. Wm P. Mccoy
5.0 out of 5 stars Ocean liners
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2007
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Any thing by William Miller regarding nautical subjects is excellent. This and it's companion volume "The Great Luxry liners" are essential reading for anyone interested in this important era. I only wish someone with his talents would do a series on freighters and tankers of the 20th century.
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Simon Scheuer
3.0 out of 5 stars Pushing the envelope
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2011
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This book outlines the growth of the Ocean Liner in its early days. Each new ocean liner pushed the limit of shipbuilding technology to create progressively larger and larger ships until sizes undreamed of just a few years earlier became common place. The speed and comfort these ships afforded well to do passengers became a bragging right in itself. Surprisingly, the "steerage" class passengers, often immigrants, earned the owners the big profits and were stuffed into the less desireable spaces of the ship with little comfort, privacy or access to open decks.
The book includes at least one photo of each ship or class of ships. A small amount of additional photo coverage is given those of particular historic note but nothing extensive.
All in all the book is interesting as the text is informative and sometimes insightful. The pictures are clear and of a nice size.
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Rachel H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2011
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Lots of great photos that I have not seen in other books and the book is mostly photos. Great for any ocean liner collector!
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ila gallagher
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is very informative about the history of great ocean liners
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2014
My mom came to America from Belfast when she was 3 in 1913. This book is very informative about the history of great ocean liners. Thanks, Ila Gallagher
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Cantilever
4.0 out of 5 stars but with a much better text than his later books
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2016
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The usual from Miller, but with a much better text than his later books. He is very good at covering the well-known liners, but even better with those that might otherwise slip through the cracks. Perfect for ocean liner afficianados.
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"kevins85"
5.0 out of 5 stars William H. Miller Does it Again
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2000
Can I say enough about William H. Miller's expertice and knowledge? This book, along with the other three in this set, are amazing. With well thought-out linear notes on each ship, and wonderful interior and exterior pictures, this book is, needless to say, the most used in my collection! I particularly enjoy this book because it depicts the era I am most interested in, the turn of the century. It also nicely depicts my favorite ship 'Mauretania', and it gives her the respect and dignity she deserves, along with all of the other ships in this book. I also recommend Picture History of the French Line, Picture History of the Cunard Line, The Great Luxury Liners 1927-1954, Great Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners 1954-1986, Modern Cruise Ships 1965-1990, and last but not least, Pictorial Encyclopedia of Ocean Liners 1860-1994. But don't take my word for it, judge for yourself. But being an Ocean Liner historian, memorabilia collector, and avid reader, I can truthfully can say that William H. Millar can be placed on the high shelf of Ocean Liner Historians, along with Frank O. Braynard, and Robert Ballard.
ENJOY!
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jenny roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2001
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Miller has captured the nostalgia of the era of ocean liners perfectly.Cram packed full of beautiful photographs that are interesting and taken from unusual angles.Many never seen before. The text although limited makes interesting reading giving the required info needed.Covers all the famous liners of that period as well as lesser known ones. Overall a wonderful book.Well worth buying.
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