The Supreme Travel Adventure, Around the World in the ""Franconia""

Name: The Supreme Travel Adventure, Around the World in the ""Franconia""
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ISBN: 9781026024492

1930

Thomas Cook Ltd, Ltd Cunard Steamship Company

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

General & world history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Ships & shipping: general interest; Adventure holidays

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""The Supreme Travel Adventure, Around the World in the 'Franconia' 1930"" offers a captivating glimpse into the golden age of maritime exploration and luxury travel. Compiled through the collaboration of Thomas Cook Ltd and the Cunard Steamship Company, this work serves as an extensive itinerary and promotional guide for the ambitious 1930 world cruise of the RMS Franconia. It details the grand scope of a global voyage during the interwar period, emphasizing the unparalleled elegance and logistical precision of early 20th-century tourism.

The narrative invites readers to explore the diverse ports of call and exotic locales that defined this grand circumnavigation. From the logistics of steamship travel to the cultural allure of various international destinations, the work captures the spirit of discovery that motivated wealthy travelers of the era. As a historical record, it provides significant insight into the operations and marketing of two of the most influential names in travel history.

This work is an essential resource for enthusiasts of maritime heritage, social history, and the evolution of global tourism. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Cunard Line and the pioneering spirit of Thomas Cook's travel services, documenting a time when a voyage around the world was the ultimate symbol of adventure and prestige.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Ltd Cunard Steamship Company
Created by: Thomas Cook Ltd
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 163g
ISBN: 9781026024492
ISBN 10: 1026024498
Pages: 110
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active