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Written in 1898, The Wreck of the Titan (or "Futility," as it was originally published) contains some creepy similarities to what happened in April 1912. The Titan is described as the largest ship created, and unsinkable. She has watertight compartments and only enough lifeboats to satisfy the law, but of course they won't be needed because nothing can sink this vessel.
The book is very much a product of the Victorian era, from language to scenario. The publisher's foreword and introduction were ...more
The book is very much a product of the Victorian era, from language to scenario. The publisher's foreword and introduction were ...more
I gave up after the first section. I think it's a time issue--it would have been better if I had read it back in the early 1900's.
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