The Truth About the Titanic (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163200193)

The Truth About the Titanic by Colonel Archibald Gracie is a non-fiction book that provides a detailed account of the sinking of the Titanic. The author, who was a passenger on the ill-fated ship, provides a first-hand perspective of the events leading up to the disaster and the aftermath. The book covers the construction of the Titanic, the crew and passengers on board, the voyage, the collision with the iceberg, and the rescue efforts. It also includes the experiences of other survivors and their testimonies, as well as the investigations and inquiries that followed.The author's account is based on his own observations and conversations with other passengers and crew members, as well as official reports and documents. He also provides his own analysis and opinions on the causes of the disaster and the actions taken by the crew and passengers during the crisis.The Truth About the Titanic is a valuable historical document that sheds light on one of the most tragic maritime disasters in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Titanic, maritime history, or disaster studies.1913. Sixteen Illustrations. Contents: The Last Day Aboard Ship; Struck By an Iceberg; The Foundering of the Titanic; Struggling in the Water for Life; All Night on Bottom of Half-Submerged Upturned Boat; The Port Side: Women and Children First; Starboard Side: and Women First, But Men When There Were No Women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Colonel Archibald Gracie
ISBN-10: 1163200190
ISBN-13: 9781163200193
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d