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Beesley, Lawrence
1877
1967
The Loss of the S. S. Titanic: Its Story and Its Lessons
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"The Loss of the S. S. Titanic: Its Story and Its Lessons" by Lawrence Beesley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book recounts the events surrounding the sinking of the Titanic, detailing Beesley's own experiences as a survivor. Through his narrative, he aims to provide a factual history of the disaster, highlighting not only the tragedy but also the critical lessons that should be learned from the catastrophic event. At the start of the work, Beesley describes the context in which the book was written, emphasizing the importance of documenting the accurate history of the Titanic disaster amidst the inaccurate portrayals circulating in the media. He recalls his experiences during the Titanic's departure, its construction, and the initial moments leading to its tragic collision with an iceberg. He reflects on the ship's grandeur and the crew's efforts during that fateful night, capturing the atmosphere of calm and disbelief among passengers as events unfolded. The early chapters lay the groundwork for the detailed recounting of the ship's last moments, illustrating both the emotional and physical realities of the horrifying experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Titanic (Steamship)
Shipwrecks -- North Atlantic Ocean
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