Author: James Pope-HennessyPublisher: London : G. Allen and Unwin
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
Biografie van Mary (koningin van Engeland ; 1867-1953).
Author: William J. DuncanQueen Mary 2
Author: John Maxtone-GrahamPublisher: Bulfinch Press
ISBN: 0821228846
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This book documents the creation, from keel laying to christening, of one of the most ambitious passenger vessels of all time, Cunard Line's new flagship, the Queen Mary 2. The story of the Queen Mary 2 is told by noted maritime historian John Maxtone-Graham, whose engaging text takes us through the building of the ship and details its world-class amenities.
The Quest for Queen Mary
Author: James Pope-HennessyPublisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1529330637
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
'A delightful insight into an eclectic life' The Daily Telegraph 'Very funny and astute . . . a loathly feast for royal-watchers' Hilary Mantel, New Statesman Books of the Year 2018 'A complete delight, conjuring up, with a few sharp strokes of the pen, a mad, exotic species from a world gone by' Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday 'Gloriously indiscreet . . . the best royal book ever' Harry Mount, Financial Times * * * When James Pope-Hennessy began his work on Queen Mary's official biography, it opened the door to meetings with royalty, court members and retainers around Europe. The series of candid observations, secrets and indiscretions contained in his notes were to be kept private for 50 years. Now published in full for the first time and edited by the highly admired royal biographer Hugo Vickers, this is a riveting, often hilarious portrait of the eccentric aristocracy of a bygone age. Giving much greater insight into Queen Mary than the official version, and including sharply observed encounters with, among others, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, the Duke of Gloucester, and a young Queen Elizabeth, The Quest for Queen Mary is set to be a classic of royal publishing.
RMS Queen Mary
Author: Frank CooperPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738580678
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Launched in an era when speed and grandeur went hand in hand, the RMS Queen Mary is the last survivor of the golden age of ocean liners. From the time of her maiden voyage in 1936, passengers crossed the North Atlantic cocooned in luxury. Movie stars, tycoons, politicians, and royalty shared a ship with everyday people, for whom this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. During World War II, the Queen Mary ferried countless soldiers safely across the sea and, at war's end, carried their brides and babies home to America. Refurbished and polished to her previous glory, the Queen Mary continued to carry passengers until her final voyage to Long Beach in 1967. The RMS Queen Mary now serves as a floating hotel and tourist attraction, a living testament to her glamorous history, a generous showcase of art, and a magnificent example of a time when oceans could be crossed in both comfort and beauty.
Ghosts of the Queen Mary
Author: Brian ClunePublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625848005
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Learn the stories behind this luxurious—and haunted—ocean liner . . . Includes photos! For thirty-one years, the RMS Queen Mary sailed the North Atlantic. It helped defeat Hitler and was the ship of choice for the world’s rich and famous. Now in retirement in the Port of Long Beach, the “Stateliest Ship Afloat” plays host to tourists, travelers—and more than six hundred spirits that roam her halls and passageways. These choice decks remain the floating home of a few regulars, including the oft-glimpsed White Lady, as well as Little Jackie, John Henry and, of course, Grumpy. Join paranormal investigators Brian Clune and Bob Davis as they take you to the hot spots of activity from port to starboard and relate tales from the dockside about the spirits that haunt the grandest liner ever built.
Author: Matt DoedenRMS Queen Mary
Author: Michael FerutPublisher: Torque Books
ISBN: 9781600149962
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the RMS Queen Mary. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
RMS Queen Mary
Author: Janette McCutcheonPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445623978
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The story of the Cunard liner from her design in the late 1920s, to the construction and the problems caused by the Depression. The artwork on board is detailed as is her history during the war years, where it was said she and her sister RMS Queen Elizabeth, helped shorten the war by a year while working as troop transports.
The Queen Mary Is Haunted!
Author: Marie MorrisonPublisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1725320037
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
For decades, the British ocean liner the Queen Mary sailed the seas, first as a luxurious playground for the world's rich and famous, then as transportation for thousands of soldiers who were ready to risk their lives during World War II. Today, the liner serves as a hotel in California, but there may be mysterious ghostly guests still onboard. Readers will learn about the Queen Mary and its phantom passengers, regaling its glory days as a liner to its time as the "Gray Ghost" of World War II. Detailed sidebars and fact boxes provide extra insight into the ship's storied history.
