{"title":"John G. Sayers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of John G. Sayers, a distinguished author celebrated for his engaging narratives centred around the golden era of ocean travel. Diving deep into the elegance and mystery of maritime history, Sayers's works offer a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of great ocean liners and the adventures they carried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Great Ocean Liners\u003c\/em\u003e, Sayers invites readers to embark on a journey through the plush interiors and intriguing histories of iconic ships. His writing brilliantly captures the allure of luxury travel across the high seas, making it a must-read for travel enthusiasts and history buffs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're revisiting the splendour of past voyages or uncovering the hidden tales of majestic vessels, John G. Sayers's collection is your gateway to an extraordinary travel and adventure experience. Explore the stories that sailed the oceans and discover what makes these books cherished treasures in maritime literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"secrets-of-the-great-ocean-liners-by-john-g-sayers-9781851245307","title":"Secrets of the Great Ocean Liners","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the advent of commercial transatlantic flights in the early 1950s, the only way to travel between continents was by sea. In the golden age of ocean liners, between the late nineteenth century and the Second World War, shipping companies ensured their vessels were a home away from home, providing entertainment, dining, sleeping quarters and smoking lounges to accommodate passengers of all ages and budgets, for voyages that could last as long as three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Great Ocean Liners\u003c\/em\u003e leads the reader through each of the stages—and secrets—of ocean liner travel, from booking a ticket and choosing a cabin to shore excursions, dining, on-board games, social events, romances, and disembarking on arrival. Additional chapters disclose wartime voyages and disasters at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shipping companies produced glamorous brochures, sailing schedules, voyage logs, passenger lists, postcards and menus, all of which help us to savour the challenges, etiquette and luxury of ocean liner travel. Diaries, letters and journals written on board also reveal a host of behind-the-scenes secrets and fascinating insights into the experience of travelling by sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book dives into a vast, unique collection to reveal the scandals, glamour, challenges and tragedies of ocean liner travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072361283820,"sku":"9781851245307","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3008943482847.jpg?v=1765097739"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-g-sayers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}