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The Story of the Titanic as Told by Its Survivors |
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Rating: Summary: Pour les passionnés francophones du Titanic Review: Si vous êtes comme moi, un passionné de l'histoire de ce drame maritime presque mythique, vous allez dévorer ce bouquin pour plusieurs raisons: d'abord parce que c'est écrit par les survivants eux-mêmes donc ce ne sont pas des faits rapportés par les journalistes ensuite ces faits ont été écrit quelques mois après le désastre donc c'est comme si on y était, tout y est précis et le niveau de détail est incomparable surtout dans la description de M.Gracie qui est allé cherché les témoignages de nombre de survivants pour établir ce qui s'est passé dans chaque canot de sauvetage. Un bouquin essentiel...
Rating: Summary: An unforgettable voyage with acutal Titanic passengers Review: The Story of the Titanic as told by its survivors is a beautifully written and accurate account of the foundering of the Titanic. The book is a compilation of four previously pubished books by actual survivors. The four authors will transport the reader to a different time and place. Lawrence Beesley's 'The Loss of the SS. Titanic' provides terrific insight into the life and attititudes aboard the Titanic. Archibald Garcies's 'The Truth About the Titanic' offers an incredible story of survival since he actually went down with the ship and was able to swim to safety, only to die a few months later. Finally, Commander Lightoller, one of the only surviving officers, provides a more technical assessment of this epic disaster. Though the story is repeated in each volume I never got bored because each perspective gives the reader greater insights into the people, the ship, and the ensuing disaster. The details in each volume are fascinating. I'm convinced that James Cameron read this book prior to filming the movie since so many of the details in the movie are found in these pages. The writing, reflecting the earlier part of this century, is formal, but beautifully clear. Overall, this is one of the best shipwreck books that I've read. A Must Read.
Rating: Summary: Excellent memoirs Review: This astounding book really delves into the Titanic in many different perspectives. And how can it not, after all it is told by four passenger/crew members. The only thing, if you are sensitive to racism, Col. Archibald Gracie's story may be a little much. The colonel exhibits the (1912) anglo-saxon superiority, and frequently refers to those of different races and social status in slurs.
Rating: Summary: Compelling accounts of tragedy! Review: This book gives four informative, exciting, compelling accounts of the Titanic tragedy. The Lightholler report, being the only survivor amongst the senior officers & quite liberally mentioned by the other authors, is particularly interesting. The stoic response by the vast majority of obviously doomed male passengers to the prospect of drowning in sub-zero temperature water, as they stood orderly by, or assisted in the loading of women & children in the life-boats, is quite staggering. One of the storytellers has a sad, old-fashioned tendency to describe many of the non-English speaking survivors in very disparaging terms. Indeed, Gracie quite often comes across as annoyingly pompous in his descriptions. On the other hand the short report of the surviving wirelessman is totally unstuffy & hugely readable. The inquiries' treatment of Ismay, the President of Titanic's Company & a survivor against all the odds for single males, is particularly interesting . The book also highlights some of the movie's mistakes, especially the breaking off of the stern section prior to sinking. On the whole a good book & worth buying.
Rating: Summary: A hauntingly historical account of the Titanic's last hours Review: This book really brings home the tragedy of the loss of the Titanic. The authors are very descript and you almost feel their despair as they describe their individual accounts of the last fatal hours at sea. I found this to be a great a sequel to the movie "Titanic" as it clears up what was real and what was fiction. Great reading, very interesting and moving as well.
Rating: Summary: Excellent window into the real event. Review: This is the story as told at the time by four of her survivors. It is an excellent view into the memories that were present for survivors within the days following the tragedy. Especially Col. Gracie. Do not pass this one by!
Rating: Summary: Excellent book you can't put down once you start reading it! Review: This is truly a must for all who want to read more about the REAL story of the night the Titanic went down, as told by several who were there, and survived. Once you start reading this it's impossible to put down. The book is a compilation of other books, and newspaper stories printed at the time this happened, and there has been no editing or other changes made to make it more for this era. It is as it should be....with the true feelings and experiences of the survivors, as well some exerpts from the official hearings that were held to determine who or where the responsibility for this tragedy should fall upon. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to know more of the actual events that occured this very tragic night that so many lives were lost.
Rating: Summary: Shows the Value of Eyewitness Accounts Review: This Titanic book is different from most others in being told entirely from the perspective of survivors. Two of the surviving passengers and crew tell of the ship's last hours. The first story is told by passenger Lawrence Beesley, a science prof. on his way to America. His account details the trip from Southhampton to New York. Beesley was a level headed individual who tells the story in an almost detached fashion, without fear or hysteria. His detail and objectivity make this my favorite eyewitness account. The writings of Lightoller and Bride are excellent as well. They do a good job of conveying the approaching terror people must have felt as the ship went down. One realizes that they knew what would happen, while many passengers did not. Archibald Gracie's chapter was less good. It begins alright, but he ends up giving us a detailed review of the lowering of each lifeboat, something any later researcher could have done. And unless Gracie was taking notes at the time, I find it hard to believe this was his experience! But all in all, this book is a must for Titanic buffs. It gives us a look into the tragedy that few other books can.
Rating: Summary: Shows the Value of Eyewitness Accounts Review: This Titanic book is different from most others in being told entirely from the perspective of survivors. Two of the surviving passengers and crew tell of the ship's last hours. The first story is told by passenger Lawrence Beesley, a science prof. on his way to America. His account details the trip from Southhampton to New York. Beesley was a level headed individual who tells the story in an almost detached fashion, without fear or hysteria. His detail and objectivity make this my favorite eyewitness account. The writings of Lightoller and Bride are excellent as well. They do a good job of conveying the approaching terror people must have felt as the ship went down. One realizes that they knew what would happen, while many passengers did not. Archibald Gracie's chapter was less good. It begins alright, but he ends up giving us a detailed review of the lowering of each lifeboat, something any later researcher could have done. And unless Gracie was taking notes at the time, I find it hard to believe this was his experience! But all in all, this book is a must for Titanic buffs. It gives us a look into the tragedy that few other books can.
Rating: Summary: riveting, but sometimes hard to read Review: Vivid, chilling, extremely well written accounts of the Titanic disaster from passengers who survived. As if Joseph Conrad had been on board and lived to tell the tale. No hype. No melodrama. Just several horrific, suspenseful accounts from a few of the officers who remained until the bitter end. I started reading this book one night and couldn't put it down until 6 in the morning.
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