1912 1ed Sinking of the TITANIC Shipwreck Illustrated Survivor Stories Iceberg



“Sinking of the Titanic” is a thrilling account penned by Jay Henry Mowbray in the aftermath of the disastrous sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Published within a month of the incident, this sensationalist book meticulously narrates the horrifying experience of passengers and crew, complete with vivid descriptions and graphic photographs, retelling the heart-wrenching incident from the viewpoint of the survivors. Despite the melodramatic style, Mowbray succeeds in presenting factual details surrounding the causes of the catastrophe and why, despite state-of-the-art safety measures, so few of the 2,208 passengers aboard survived.



Mowbrays narrative delves into the stark realities of the aftermath, the dramatic rescues, and the struggle for survival as hundreds of passengers and crew found themselves at the mercy of the frigid Atlantic waters. The book highlights the heroism of individuals like Harold Cottam, the radio operator on Carpathia, the vessel that came to the Titanics rescue, and the grim tales of the deceased, including the affluent John Jacob Astor IV and Isidor Strauss. Mowbray doesnt shy away from criticism, notably pointing fingers at J. Bruce Ismay, the managing director of the White Star Line.



“Sinking of the Titanic” was a product of the eras instant book genre, where rapid publication often led to inconsistencies or errors. Yet, Mowbrays account offers an intriguing insight into one of historys most infamous maritime disasters, capturing the publics imagination and laying bare the harrowing details of an event that shocked the world.



Item number: #41085

Price: $499



MOWBRAY, Jay Henry



Sinking of the “Titanic” Most Appalling Ocean Horror with Graphic Descriptions of Hundreds Swept to Eternity Beneath the Waves; Panic Stricken Multitude Facing Sure Death, and Thrilling Stores of this Most Overwhelming Catastrophe to Which is Added Vivid Accounts of Heart-Rending Scenes, When Hundreds Were Doomed to Watery Graves, Compiled from Soul Stirring Stories Told by Eye Witnesses of this Terrible Horry of the Briny Deep. Profusely Illustrated with a Great Many Photographs of Thrilling Scenes in this Fearful Catastrophe to Which is Added Accounts of Other Great Disasters.



Harrisburg, PA: The Minter Company, [1912]. Memorial Edition.



Details:

Collation: Complete

xv, [1], 287, [1]

32 photogravure illustrations

Numerous in-text illustrations

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Blue cloth

Size: ~9.25in X 6.75in (23cm x 17cm)



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