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Description - RMS Titanic - The Wider Story by Patrick Mylon

Rare postcards and photographs reveal both Titanic's story and legacy around the world While much has been written about the Titanic disaster and its victims, the tragedy sent repercussions around the world. Here Patrick Mylon explores many of the lesser-known aspects of Titanic's legacy, telling the story around the disaster. Using rare and often previously unpublished images from his collection of White Star memorabilia, he puts emphasis on the vessels, events and locations Titanic encountered, was affected by and influenced in her short life. From strike-bound ships at Southampton, via those vessels that sent her ice warnings on that fateful night, through to the rescue vessels Carpathia and others, special trains, company advertising, newspaper reports, memorials and even sheet music, this history provides a visual record of the disaster from a new perspective. AUTHOR: Patrick Mylon has spent his working life in the travel industry. He became captivated by Titanic after seeing the film A Night to Remember in 1958 and began what would become a lifetime's hobby collecting White Star memorabilia. He purchased his first postcard in 1983 and now has a collection of over 4,000 items. He is a member of various societies connected with the Titanic and the White Star Line and lives in London. He has previously written The White Star Collection and The Unseen Olympic for The History Press. SELLING POINTS: . Examines ships, ports, shipping companies, advertising, key people, stations, trains, sheet music and memorials . New history reveals many little-known facts and details about aspects of the Titanic story . Includes the ships that sent ice warnings, those that responded to Titanic's calls for help and ships on strike in Southampton Harbour . Illustrated from author's vast collection of material alongside rare images from a number of collectors 130 b/w 30 colour

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