Ancestors on the Move A History of Overseas Travel

Ever wanted to understand more about your ancestor's sea travels? What was life like aboard ship for both passengers and crew, how long did the journey take, what kind of conditions could be expected and what exotic locations might they have visited along the way? Following the tried and tested routes established by cargo ships, Karen Foy describes the development of passenger travel, the changing face of the vessels used and the demand for both comfort and speed. From transportation to trade, adventure to emigration, through persecution or for pleasure, she explains the reasons behind our ancestor's desire for overseas travel and reveals the records and archives we can search to complete our own genealogical journey.

ISBN:	9780752499383
Publisher:	The History Press
Imprint:	The History Press
Published date:	01 Jul 2014
DEWEY:	387.54209
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	207
Weight:	314g
Height:	159mm
Width:	236mm
Spine width:	11mm

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