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Titanic Landmark Series
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The sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters is an exciting collection of first-hand stories describing the catastrophe of Titanic's maiden voyage as told by its survivors shortly after the ship sank. Originally written and published in 1912, Logan Marshall's book was the first attempt... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
- - Full of verbatim interviews with survivors of the sinking, and frequently cited in the Titanic literature.
Organizations edit
First Sentence edit
The Tianic, greatest of ships, has gone to her ocean grave.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter I: First News of the Greatest Marine Disaster In History
Chapter II: The Most Sumptuous Palace Afloat
Chapter III: The Maiden Voyage of the Titanic
Chapter IV: Some of the Notable Passengers
Chapter V: The Titanic Strikes an Iceberg!
Chapter VI: “Women and Children First”
Chapter VII: Left to Their Fate
Chapter VIII: The Call for Help Heard
Chapter IX: In the Drifting Life-Boats
Chapter X: On Board the Carpathia
Chapter XI: Preparations on Land to Receive the Sufferers
Chapter XII: The Tragic Home-Coming
Chapter XIII: The Story of Charles F. Hurd
Chapter XIV: Thrilling Account by L. Beasley
Chapter XV: Jack Thayer’s Own Story of the Wreck
Chapter XVI: Incidents Related by James McGough
Chapter XVII: Wireless Operator Praises Heroic Work
Chapter XVIII: Story of the Steward
Chapter XIX: How the World Received the News
Chapter XX: Bravery of the Officers and Crew
Chapter XXI: Searching for the Dead
Chapter XXII: Criticism of Ismay
Chapter XXIII: The Financial Loss
Chapter XXIV: Opinions of Experts
Chapter XXV: Other Great Marine Disasters
Chapter XXVI: Development of Shipbuilding
Chapter XXVII: Safety and Life-Saving Devices
Chapter XXVIII: Time for Reflection and Reform
Chapter XXIX: The Senatorial Investigation
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Titanic Landmark Series. (publisher series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Logan Marshall (Editor)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: John C. Winston Co.
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1912
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: Add the page count.
Publisher: John C. Winston Co.
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1912
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: Add the page count.
Classification edit
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- Dewey: 910.91634
Subjects edit
- Books › History › World › Transportation › Ships › Titanic
- Books › Nonfiction › Transportation › Ships › History
- Books › History › World › Transportation › Ships › Ships & Shipwrecks
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