A Circumstantial Narrative of the Wreck of the Rothsay Castle Steam Packet (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The arrangement of the present edition is somewhat different from the first. Those parts not exactly connected with the details of the wreck, &c., and which may have appeared to break in upon the attention of the reader, are placed at the end Of the work.
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Excerpt from A Circumstantial Narrative of the Wreck of the Rothsay Castle Steam Packet
The arrangement of the present edition is somewhat different from the first. Those parts not exactly connected with the details of the wreck, &c., and which may have appeared to break in upon the attention of the reader, are placed at the end Of the work.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the events leading up to and surrounding the tragic loss of the Rothsay Castle steamship in 1831, an event which claimed the lives of over a hundred people. The author takes a detailed, chronological approach to the events of the fateful day, examining the social context of the time as well as the technical and human factors that contributed to the disaster. Extensive historical research and interviews with survivors inform an immersive and balanced retelling of this heartbreaking story, which the author uses to explore wider themes of mortality and the limits of human control in the face of nature's fury. Through this lens, the book offers insightful commentary on the social and technological changes of the 19th century, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in maritime history, social history, or the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330856376_0
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