Shadow of the Titanic: The Extraordinary Stories of Those Who Survived - Softcover

Wilson, Professor Of The Archaeology Of The Roman Empire Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1451671571 ISBN 13: 9781451671575

Publisher: Atria Books, 2013

Synopsis

From an acclaimed literary biographer, a riveting and groundbreaking account of what happened to the survivors of the Titanic.

We think we know the story of the Titanic--the once majestic and supposedly unsinkable ship that struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Britain to America--but very little has been written about the vessel's 705 survivors. How did the events of that horrific night in the icy waters of the North Atlantic affect the lives of those who lived to tell the tale?

Drawing on a wealth of previously unpublished letters, memoirs, diaries, and interviews with their family members, award-winning journalist Andrew

Wilson brings to life the survivors' colorful voices, from the famous, like heiress Madeleine Astor, to the lesser known second-and third-class passengers, such as the Navratil brothers, who were traveling under assumed names because they were being abducted by their father.

More than one hundred years after that fateful voyage, Shadow of the Titanic adds an important new dimension to this enduringly captivating story.

About this title

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Review:

"Wilson's fresh angle convincingly explores the strain on survivors."

-- "New York Times" Book Review"

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"This is a captivating read that begins where most other Titanic books end."

"--The Library Journal (Starred Review)

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"Andrew Wilson's eloquent chronicle of the dark side of survival offers fresh information, fascinating insights, and masterful storytelling. A spellbinding voyage into the uncharted depths of the Titanic tragedy."" --" Deborah Davis, author of "Strapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X

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"With this survival tale, Wilson has carved out a fascinating slice of the [Titanic] story."

-- "USA Today

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About this edition

• Publisher: Atria Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1451671571
• ISBN 13: 9781451671575
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416