The Truth about the Titanic (eBook)

Unveiling the Tragic Titanic Disaster: A Survivor's Account and Historical Investigation

Archibald Gracie (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
184 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406642420-6 (EAN)

Infos

Archibald Gracie's "The Truth about the Titanic" offers a unique and poignant perspective on one of history's most catastrophic maritime disasters. Written in the immediate aftermath of the Titanic's sinking in 1912, Gracie employs a first-person narrative style that weaves personal experience with factual recounting. His poignant prose balances the harrowing details of the tragedy with reflections on human bravery and folly, creating a powerful literary tapestry that captures the chaos and despair of that fateful night while also exploring themes of loss and survival in the face of overwhelming odds. Gracie's account is distinctively anchored in the zeitgeist of early 20th-century maritime culture, offering readers insight into the societal attitudes and technological advancements of the era. As a prominent New York businessman and survivor of the Titanic, Gracie'Äôs unique position lends credibility to his narrative. His lived experience as a cabin occupant aboard the ill-fated ship'Äîwhere he witnessed both the luxury and the peril of life aboard'Äîshapes his perspective. Gracie'Äôs efforts to document the events not only serve to enlighten future generations but also function as a cathartic process for his own trauma, reflecting the relentless human quest for understanding amidst tragedy. "The Truth about the Titanic" is an essential read for history enthusiasts and literary scholars alike. Gracie'Äôs vivid recollections provide an unparalleled glimpse into the complexities of human emotion and morality during one of history'Äôs most infamous disasters. This book is both a historical document and a profound personal narrative, recommended for anyone seeking to comprehend the full impact of the Titanic sinking and the indomitable spirit of its survivors.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: 19th century shipwreck • 20th century • archibald gracie • famous maritime disasters • firsthand Titanic testimony • Geography General • historical analysis maritime • historical catastrophe documentation • historical non-fiction • History • history of the Titanic • Human resilience narrative • maritime disasters • maritime historical narrative • Naval History • naval tragedy insights • North Atlantic Ocean • ocean voyage memoir • shipwrecks • sinking of the Titanic • steamship • survivor accounts • survivor personal experience • Titanic • Titanic disaster account • titanic tragedy