The Sway of the Grand Saloon

Brinnin, J.M.: 1971 New York, hardcover without dustjacket 599 pages, with photos and illustrations and a index of names and ships. This social history chronicles 150 years of trans-Atlantic passenger shipping, capturing the evolution of ocean travel from a small packet boat in 1818 to the retirement of the great ocean queens in the late 1960s. The work brings the era to life by blending technical developments and famous disasters with rich anecdotes about the diverse personalities, celebrities, and immigrants who experienced life inside these floating palaces. ISBN 9780760720813 In very good condition