The Truth About the Titanic

Archibald Gracie (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

136 Seiten

2023
e-artnow (Verlag)
978-80-273-7584-4 (ISBN)

Infos

In "The Truth About the Titanic," Archibald Gracie presents a meticulous and personal account of the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic, blending memoir with historical narrative. Gracie, himself a survivor of the disaster, employs a vivid and engaging literary style that encapsulates the chaos and terror experienced during the night of April 14-15, 1912. His keen observations and detailed descriptions offer readers not only a gripping story but also profound insights into human behavior under duress, placing this work in the broader context of early 20th-century maritime literature and disaster narratives. Archibald Gracie was a prominent New York businessman with a passion for the sea, which later fueled his interest in ocean liners and maritime travel. His firsthand experience on the Titanic allows him to draw from personal trauma while providing critical commentary on the disaster and prevailing social attitudes of the era. Gracie's unique perspective is enhanced by his background in written communication, which lends an authenticity and depth to the narrative that resonates through the ages. "The Truth About the Titanic" is an essential read for anyone interested in maritime history, disaster studies, or personal memoirs. Gracie's riveting portrayal and analytical lens serve to illuminate the complexities of human resilience and the tragic lessons learned from one of history's most infamous nautical disasters.

Autor

Archibald Gracie IV (1858-1912) was an American writer, soldier, amateur historian, real estate investor, and survivor of the sinking of RMS Titanic. Gracie survived the sinking by climbing aboard an overturned collapsible lifeboat and wrote a popular book about the disaster, which is still in print today. He never recovered from his ordeal and died less than eight months after the sinking, becoming the first adult survivor to die.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2023
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 152 x 229 mm
• Gewicht: 209 g
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Bildbände ► Europa
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: 19th century memoir • American soldier perspective • Christopher Columbus • collapsible lifeboat experience • dead wake • early 1900s tragedy • endurance • eyewitness Titanic history • first-hand disaster report • Game of Thrones • Historical maritime disaster • House of the Dragon • nautical personal narrative • pirates • shipwreck survival story • the lost boys of montauk • Titanic survivor account • Vikings
• ISBN-10: 80-273-7584-3 / 8027375843
• ISBN-13: 978-80-273-7584-4 / 9788027375844
• Zustand: Neuware