Synopses & Reviews
Published in the immediate wake of the famous maritime disaster
, this "graphic and thrilling account of the sinking of the greatest Floating Palace ever built" sold briskly to an eager public. A century later, its tragic tale continues to captivate readers. These contemporary reports describe the luxury liner, its passengers, and the circumstances of the wreck. Gripping narratives by survivors recount episodes of heroism and cowardice along with dramatic rescues and moving incidents of self-sacrifice.
In addition to chronicling the wide-ranging outpouring of grief and the establishment of many memorials, this fascinating compilation presents expert analysis of the shipwreck's causes and the findings of a Senate investigation convened to determine responsibility for the catastrophe. Historic photographs and specially commissioned drawings appear throughout the book.
Synopsis
An "instant" book, published soon after the sinking of the Titanic, this illustrated volume abounds in facts about the voyage and passengers as well as details of the wreck and survivors' accounts.
Synopsis
An early "instant" book, published soon after the sinking of the Titanic, this illustrated volume abounds in facts about the ship, voyage, and passengers as well as details of the wreck and firsthand accounts by survivors. Its gripping tales include episodes of heroism and cowardice, dramatic rescues, and searches for the disaster's causes and culprits.
Table of Contents
Preface I. The Two Titans II. Story of the Titanic III. Spur of Iceberg Ripped Open Bottom of Titanic IV. Thrilling Story of the Wreck V. Rescue of the Survivors VI. Survivors Reach New York VII. Last Man Off Tells Horrors of Shipwreck VIII. Heroism on the Titanic IX. Thrilling Experiences of Survivors X. Sorrow and Honor and Memory Equal. "Nearer, My God, to Thee" XI. The Responsibility for Fatal Speed XII. Other Contributing Causes of the Disaster XIII. More of the Tragedy XIV. Oddities of the Wreck. Hymn for Survivors of the Titanic, by Hall Caine. XV. The Terror of the Seas, by Fred S. Miller XVI. Heroes at the Post of Duty XVII. W. T. Stead, Scholar, Dreamer and Humanitarian XVIII. Many Memorials for Titanic Tragedy XIX. Stories of the Rescued XX. Survivors' Stories Continued XXI. On the Roll of Honor XXII. Comments of the Press. Facts About the Titanic. XXIII. Great Marine Disasters in Recent Years XXIV. The Tragedy of the Sea, by Rev. Andrew Johnson XXV. Help for Titanic Sufferers XXVI. Some Pathetic Features of the Tragedy XXVII. Some Fortunate Circumstances XXVIII. Various Descriptions of How the Titanic Disappeared XXIX. U.S. Senators Obtain Facts of Wreck XXX. Investigation Continued XXXI. The Investigation in Washington XXXII. Senate Committee Examines Lookout and Passengers XXXIII. Members of Ship's Crew on Stand XXXIV. The Bereft in the Boats, by Fred S. Miller XXXV. Titanic's Dead Brought Back