The Only Way to Cross: The Golden Era of the Great Atlantic Liners - From the Mauretania to the France and the Queen Elizabeth 2
John Maxtone-Graham, Walter Lord
1995·434 pages
A historical account of Atlantic ocean liners from Mauretania to QE2, exploring engineering, national rivalries, and shipboard life.
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A historical account of Atlantic ocean liners from Mauretania to QE2, exploring engineering, national rivalries, and shipboard life.
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Maxtone-Graham wrote this book nearly forty years ago, at the end of an era. When it was published, the age of the great steamships crossing the Atlantic had just about come to an end. There were only a handful of ships making regularly scheduled runs from Europe to the United States. The book ends with the launch of the Queen Elizabeth II, which the author suggests might be the last of the great ships.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief mentions of shipboard flirtation and social romance culture
Violence & gore
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Wartime sinkings, collisions, and liner losses; historical, not graphic
Profanity
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Substance use
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Recurring shipboard champagne, cocktails, and social drinking culture
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Passing references to shipboard chapels and Sunday services
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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National prestige rivalries among shipping lines and nations
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Class disparities and harsh steerage conditions referenced historically
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