Picture History of the Andrea Doria
by William H. Jr. Miller
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Author: William H. Jr. MillerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-11
ISBN: 0486439283
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: Lives up to the title.
Summary: 4 Stars
Any book with a title "Picture History of" is expected to be precisely that - a photographic record of whatever the subject matter happens to be. This book does not disappoint and is exactly as promised by that title. I purchased the book because I happen to be researching the Andrea Doria at this time and a number of gaps in my knowledge were immediately filled. The quality of the photographs is also first rate.
Whilst I expected a great many pictures of the Andrea Doria, I got much more besides. This is a complete potted history of everything associated with that magnificent ship - but it commences long before she was built. There is a great deal of valuable information in addition the photography which also includes some really great long-lost ships - all of which are part of the overall story. I particularly liked the picture of the SS Rex lying alongside the battleship Andrea Doria.
One small point, the name of the Andrea Doria's only captain - as far as I have been able to determine, was Piero Calamai. In this book, he is called Pietro Calamai. I am due to visit Genoa in the near future and will be looking to finally establish which spelling is correct.
For the meantime, this is an excellent book and thoroughly recommended to anyone with an interest in the subject.
NM
Summary of Picture History of the Andrea Doria
Scores of rare photographs recall one of the most graceful, fast, and luxuriously outfitted ships of the 20th century. Views of lounges and staterooms, shots of the ship in port, depictions of its glorious twin, the Cristoforo Colombo, and other fleet mates are accompanied by extensive captions. 183 black-and-white photographs.
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