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The Story of the Titanic As Told by Its Survivors
What it was really like. Panic, despair, shocking inefficiency, and a dash of heroism. Two lengthy narratives by passengers who had a thorough knowledge of the sea and by members of the ship's crew. More thrilling than any fictional account. 26 illustrations.
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
June 1st 1960
by Dover Publications
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This was though drawn out at times, such a moving story. At one point one of the authors goes into a very eloquent description of how beautiful the night was and how as they were rowing through that frigid night the stars seemed to be trying to give extra power to their efforts. Another particularly descriptive event though gut-wrenching speaks of the people in the life boat having to keep rowing despite the desperate screams for help from those drowning. I learned a lot about the rescues and pi...more
I bought this book off the clearance rack at Barnes and Noble for about three or four dollars. It was quite a find, actually, because it contains invaluable eyewitness accounts of the Titanic disaster.
This volume contains two books, one by British science student Lawrence Beesley, the other by Archibald Gracie, a retired colonel from the U.S. Army. Of the two, Gracie's is a more compelling personal story, while Beesley offers a fine overview and analysis of the disaster. The book is rounded out...more
This volume contains two books, one by British science student Lawrence Beesley, the other by Archibald Gracie, a retired colonel from the U.S. Army. Of the two, Gracie's is a more compelling personal story, while Beesley offers a fine overview and analysis of the disaster. The book is rounded out...more
Stories from survivors include Lawrence Beesley, Archibald Gracie, Commander Lightoller and wireless man, Harold Bride.
Human error, weather changes and hubris brought down the Titanic on her maiden voyage. This is an interesting book because it is not just one perspective of the sinking, but comes from various passengers and ship employees.
From Beesley's account, and not about the sinking, but about the sensationalist press publicity surrounding it:
"It should be a criminal offense for anyone...more
Human error, weather changes and hubris brought down the Titanic on her maiden voyage. This is an interesting book because it is not just one perspective of the sinking, but comes from various passengers and ship employees.
From Beesley's account, and not about the sinking, but about the sensationalist press publicity surrounding it:
"It should be a criminal offense for anyone...more
I have been fascinated with the Titanic since I was in first or second grade. I was really excited join the book club at the local library and read these autobiographies in honor of the 100th anniversary of the ships maiden voyage and subsequent sinking.
There are 4 separate stories in this book. The first one contains some quite elaborate prose. The author goes into great deal about the individuals he met on the voyage and the rundown of what happened on the ship until is sunk. Overall, the sto...more
There are 4 separate stories in this book. The first one contains some quite elaborate prose. The author goes into great deal about the individuals he met on the voyage and the rundown of what happened on the ship until is sunk. Overall, the sto...more
This book is made up of 4 stories of survivors of the Titanic, with amazing photos and drawings as well.
I've broken out my review by each story told.
Overall, just a heartbreaking event that never should have happened. Many brave souls that night.
The Loss of the S.S. Titanic
Its Story And Its Lessons by Lawrence Beesley:
Originally published in 1912. Unabridged...
Guess I dont really need to worry about spoilers with this one.
I don't know where to begin or what to say. I have always been fascinated...more
I've broken out my review by each story told.
Overall, just a heartbreaking event that never should have happened. Many brave souls that night.
The Loss of the S.S. Titanic
Its Story And Its Lessons by Lawrence Beesley:
Originally published in 1912. Unabridged...
Guess I dont really need to worry about spoilers with this one.
I don't know where to begin or what to say. I have always been fascinated...more
A fantastic book for anyone with a depth of love for the tragedy, majesty & story of the white star liner. The stories of the survivors are so harrowing & unnerving...yet if you really want transporting to the time of sinking this book will put you there!
This book was a sad commentary yet extremely intriguing and fascinating. I really enjoyed the firsthand account from the survivors. It opened my eyes and made me want to delve into it even more!
Any Titanic fan simply HAS to have this in their collection. The personal accounts of the sinking are very stark, very honest, and will have you on the edge of your seat!
A complilation of four books about the Titanic:
1. The Loss of the S.S. Titanic: written by a surviving passenger
2. The Truth About The Titanic: Written by a passenger, who died before the book was published.
3. Titanic and Other Ships: Written by Second Officer Charles Lightoller, the only officer to survive the sinking.
4. Thrilling Tale by Titanic's Surviving Wireless Man: written by the Marconi wireless operator on the ship, who survived on an overturned boat.
These four stories really gave me a...more
1. The Loss of the S.S. Titanic: written by a surviving passenger
2. The Truth About The Titanic: Written by a passenger, who died before the book was published.
3. Titanic and Other Ships: Written by Second Officer Charles Lightoller, the only officer to survive the sinking.
4. Thrilling Tale by Titanic's Surviving Wireless Man: written by the Marconi wireless operator on the ship, who survived on an overturned boat.
These four stories really gave me a...more
I chose this book as part of a Titanic book club that I did at the library. I found the accounts from the survivors fascinating and insightful. The accounts were also much different than the more well known stories surrounding this disaster. Even 100 years after its sinking, the Titanic still has so much to tell!
A great book, and a definite must for anybody studying the Titanic and more importantly: her passengers.
An amazing book, especially for those obsessed with Titanic such as myself. But man, what racists all four of these people were!
Excellent first hand accounts by survivors of the Titanic.
This is 4 accounts from 4 different survivors - Lawrence Beesley, one of the few 2nd class male passengers to survive - Archibald Gracie, a first class passenger - Commander Lightoller, the highest ranked surviving officer and Harold Bride, one of the Marconi telegraph operators.
Four different accounts, mainly consistent, with different elaborations and focuses. All interesting.
Well worth reading.
Four different accounts, mainly consistent, with different elaborations and focuses. All interesting.
Well worth reading.
Little dry, but really interesting to read about the disaster (soon after it happened) from those who were there. Also interesting as a psychological study of people in disasters.
What it was really like. Panic, despair, shocking inefficiency, and a dash of heroism. Two lengthy narratives by passengers who had a thorough knowledge of the sea and by members of the ship's crew. More thrilling than any fictional account. 26 illustrations.
Amazing story. Amazing description. Amazing book. I almost hated it completely.
i thought it was pretty interesting, but all of the survivor accounts were kind of repetitive.
I read this years ago borrowed from the library after watching Upstairs Downstairs. Fascinating first hand account of the Titanic tragedy.
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Walter Lord's book is still my favorite about Titanic. I had no idea what else he wrote since it's the one he i...more
Apr 07, 2008 05:04am