Download or read book Titanic written by Roger Cartwright and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Titanic The Myths and Legacy of a Disaster written by Roger Cartwright and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 15 April 2012, 100 years will have passed since the Royal Mail Steamer Titanic hit an iceberg and foundered in the North Atlantic with the loss of 1,503 lives. Had the disaster not occurred, what is now the best-known ship in the world would have lost the title of the largest liner within just two years. She was certainly not the fastest passenger ship of the time and can be considered a technological throwback, yet Titanic captures the imagination like no other. This book seeks to explore the myths and the truth about Titanic and explores the legacy that has made the ship so well known. Why was she built? Who really owned her? Why was nobody ever proved negligent? How has today's transportation been made safer by Titanic? Have we really learned the right lessons? Perhaps not! Since 1912 there have been worse disasters yet none has replaced Titanic in the popular consciousness. Her legacy exists in procedures, building regulation, navigational practice, statues, poems, novels, movies and even a musical. This book explores why.
Download or read book TITANIC LEGACY written by Paul Heyer and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1995-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to deal exclusively with the influence and meaning of what media historian Paul Heyer calls our century's first collective nightmare. Using contemporary as well as archival sources, he explores a series of intriguing questions: Why has the TITANIC disaster affected the way we think about ourselves and our technology? How has the media made it into a morality play of mythic dimensions? What impact has that story had on the development of 20th-century communications? This timely and compelling book pays homage to the TITANIC's fateful voyage by attempting to explain not why she struck an iceberg on a cold April night in 1912, but what is surely her greatest enigma: the hold the event still has over us. Heyer assesses the impact of the TITANIC disaster on the 20th century by exploring the relationship between the event and a variety of media from 1912 to the present. The role of the media in the disaster begins with the TITANIC's distress call. Only a partial success, it resulted in a concerted plea for more wireless regulation. Subsequent newspaper coverage called the sinking the story of the century. The mad scramble for information led to the use of every possible journalistic technique, ethical or otherwise. In his analysis, Heyer puts particular emphasis on the New York Times, which became the paper of record and achieved international prominence for its accurate and sometimes controversial reporting. As soon as press coverage subsided, the TITANIC tragedy resurfaced in literature and film. It has gone on to become one of the most enduring myths in 20th century popular culture. Heyer examines this phenomenon, and shows us how and why, following the discovery of the wreck (1985) and the Challenger disaster (1986), our obsession with the TITANIC has been greater than at any other time since 1912. This is a unique and provocative book that will appeal to readers interested in popular history, media studies, and American studies.
Download or read book TITANIC LEGACY written by Paul Heyer and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1995-10-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to deal exclusively with the influence and meaning of what media historian Paul Heyer calls our century's first collective nightmare. Using contemporary as well as archival sources, he explores a series of intriguing questions: Why has the TITANIC disaster affected the way we think about ourselves and our technology? How has the media made it into a morality play of mythic dimensions? What impact has that story had on the development of 20th-century communications? This timely and compelling book pays homage to the TITANIC's fateful voyage by attempting to explain not why she struck an iceberg on a cold April night in 1912, but what is surely her greatest enigma: the hold the event still has over us. Heyer assesses the impact of the TITANIC disaster on the 20th century by exploring the relationship between the event and a variety of media from 1912 to the present. The role of the media in the disaster begins with the TITANIC's distress call. Only a partial success, it resulted in a concerted plea for more wireless regulation. Subsequent newspaper coverage called the sinking the story of the century. The mad scramble for information led to the use of every possible journalistic technique, ethical or otherwise. In his analysis, Heyer puts particular emphasis on the New York Times, which became the paper of record and achieved international prominence for its accurate and sometimes controversial reporting. As soon as press coverage subsided, the TITANIC tragedy resurfaced in literature and film. It has gone on to become one of the most enduring myths in 20th century popular culture. Heyer examines this phenomenon, and shows us how and why, following the discovery of the wreck (1985) and the Challenger disaster (1986), our obsession with the TITANIC has been greater than at any other time since 1912. This is a unique and provocative book that will appeal to readers interested in popular history, media studies, and American studies.
Download or read book The Myth of the Titanic written by R. Howells and published by Springer. This book was released on 1999-03-29 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first critical analysis of the Titanic as modern myth, this book focuses on the second of the two Titanics . The first was the physical Titanic , the rusting remains of which can still be found twelve thousand feet below the north Atlantic. The second is the mythical Titanic which emerged just as its tangible predecessor slipped from view on 15 April 1912. It is the second of the two Titanics which remains the more interesting and which continues to carry cultural resonances today. The Myth of the Titanic begins with the launching of the 'unsinkable ship' and ends with the outbreak of the 'war to end all wars'. It provides an insight into the particular culture of late-Edwardian Britain and beyond this draws far greater conclusions about the complex relationship between myth, history, popular culture and society as a whole.
Download or read book Titanic written by Bruce Alpine and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the pride of White Star Line - RMS Titanic sank beneath the surface of the freezing North-Atlantic Ocean, the story of Titanic was born. That story has become full of stories within itself. Full of myths. Many of the myths included in the Titanic story have been realized and many questions answered since the wreck site was discovered on September 1, 1985. Unfortunately, stories that have been retold over the generations have clouded over what really happened, making the Titanic story a legend, full of myths and folklore. Titanic: the Legend, Myths and Folklore, attempts to unravel those stories that overtime has created the legend, attempting to present the actual accounts of the Titanic disaster, while pointing out the myths and folklore that persist in literature written since 1912 and the movies that insist on including the myths to present a more interesting story that is: - Titanic.
Download or read book The Last Night on the Titanic written by Veronica Hinke and published by Regnery History. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Veronica Hinke has taken a story that we all know so well and interwoven delicious recipes that are historic and old, but classic and worthy of any modern-day table. She has unearthed a vibrant culinary subtext that often left me breathless and dreamy-eyed. She skillfully captures the magical avor of a fascinating era in our history. Two spatulas raised in adulation.” — CHEF ART SMITH, James Beard award winner, Top Chef Masters contestant, former personal chef to Oprah Winfrey April 14, 1912. It was an unforgettable night. In the last hours before the Titanic struck the iceberg, passengers in all classes were enjoying unprecedented luxuries. Innovations in food, drink, and de´cor made this voyage the apogee of Edwardian elegance. Veronica Hinke’s painstaking research and deft touch bring the Titanic’s tragic but eternally glamorous maiden voyage back to life. In addition to stirring accounts of individual tragedy and survival, The Last Night on the Titanic offers tried-and-true recipes, newly invented styles, and classic cocktails to reproduce a glittering world of sophistication at sea. Readers will experience: Recipes for Oysters a` la Russe, Chicken and Wild Mushroom Vol-au-Vents, and dozens of other scrumptious dishes for readers to recreate in their own kitchens A rare printed menu from the last first class dinner on the Titanic Drink recipes from John Jacob Astor IV’s luxury hotels, including the original Martini The true story of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” An extraordinary eyewitness testimony to Captain Edward Smith’s final moments Intimate and captivating stories about select passengers—from millionaires to third class passengers.
Download or read book Titanic written by D E Bristow and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Thirtieth Anniversary Edition of the first book to expose the TITANIC cover-up. In over 100 years there have been literally thousands of books written on the catastrophic maiden voyage of the RMS TITANIC. Even though the truth was known in 1912, questions, myths, and lies persist about that fateful night. Why was the TITANIC on a route that put her in the most perilous of ice-congested sea lanes? Why did TITANIC choose not to launch regulation distress rockets in her effort to summon help? Why did TITANIC turn away a German ship in favor of a British rescuer? How did a fire in the ship's forward bunkers impact the structural integrity of the ship? Above all, how did an impending World War and the deteriorating relationships between Britain, Germany, and the United States-largely over the merchant domination of the world's shipping lanes-set forth an unbreakable chain of events that put the Titanic two and a half miles beneath the surface of the North Atlantic, taking her captain, her logbook, and the truth with her? As TITANIC: Sinking the Myths meticulously demonstrates, the real root cause of the disaster was greed, multiplied by an imperative schedule, and wrapped up in a conspiracy to cover up White Star's policy to put profits over the lives of the passengers. Thirty years ago, in this book's fifirst edition, Diana Bristow unraveled the myths to give the original, no-stone-unturned account of the events that led up to-and followed-the sinking of the TITANIC. Bristow goes right to the heart and source of the campaign of deception that served only one purpose, to protect J.P. Morgan, the White Star Line, and all their investors from astronomical liability and financial ruin if the captain, crew, or management were found negligent in the events that led to the sinking of the TITANIC. Never before had any researcher ever so deeply studied the rules, laws, regulations, and economic and political factors that ultimately led to the deaths of 1,500 people. Bristow's long-sought-after book, out of print for thirty years, is now presented here in an updated edition. Once you've read TITANIC: Sinking the Myths, you will understand why it's the first-and last-book you ever need to read about the most infamous maritime disaster in peacetime history.
Download or read book A Brief History of the Titanic Fascinating Historical Facts of Titanic s Tragic Tale written by Scott Matthews and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eager to uncover the truths behind the Titanic's legendary voyage? Fascinated by the tales of luxury and disaster aboard the iconic liner? Ready to dive into the depths of this century-old story? A Brief History of the Titanic brings to life the captivating narrative of the world's most famous ship. This book isn't just about a tragedy; it's about the people, the dreams, and the innovations that defined an era. As you turn the pages, you'll be transported back in time to experience the grandeur and the sorrow of the Titanic. Inside Fascinating Historical Facts of Titanic's Tragic Tale you'll discover: The incredible engineering and luxurious design details that made the Titanic a marvel of its time. Personal stories of the passengers and crew, offering a human perspective on the tragedy. The chain of events leading up to the catastrophic collision with the iceberg. Insightful analysis of the aftermath and the lasting legacy of the Titanic disaster. Historical photographs and accounts that bring the story to vivid life. The ongoing fascination and lessons learned from the Titanic, which continue to captivate and educate. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of compelling true stories, or simply curious about the Titanic's legacy, this book is an essential read. Explore the facts and the fables, the triumphs, and the tragedy of the Titanic. Grab your copy now to set sail on a historical journey that is as educational as it is emotionally moving.
Download or read book Titanic written by Diana Bristow and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In over 100 years there have been literally thousands of books written on the catastrophic maiden voyage of the RMS TITANIC. Though the truth was known in 1912, questions, myths, and lies persist about that fateful night. Why was the Titanic on a route that put her in the most perilous, ice-congested sea lanes? Why did Titanic choose not to launch regulation distress rockets in her effort to summon help? Why did Titanic turn away a German ship in favor of a British rescuer? How did a fire in the ship's forward bunkers impact the structural integrity of the ship? Above all, how did an impending World War and the deteriorating relationships between Britain, Germany, and the United States-largely over the merchant domination of the world's shipping lanes-set forth an unbreakable chain of events that put the TITANIC two and a half miles beneath the surface of the North Atlantic, taking her captain, her logbook, and the truth with her? As TITANIC: Sinking the Myths meticulously demonstrates, the real root cause of the disaster was greed, multiplied by an imperative schedule, and wrapped up in a conspiracy to cover up White Star's policy to put profits over the lives of the passengers. Thirty years ago, in this book's first edition, Diana Bristow unraveled the myths to give the original, no-stone-unturned account of the events that led up to-and followed-the sinking of the TITANIC. Bristow goes right to the heart and source of the campaign of deception that served only one purpose, to protect J.P. Morgan, the White Star Line, and all their investors from astronomical liability and financial ruin if the captain, crew, or management were found negligent in the events that led to the sinking of the TITANIC. Never before had any researcher ever so deeply studied the rules, laws, regulations, and economic and political factors that led to the deaths of 1,500 people. Bristow's long-sought-after book is now presented here in an updated edition. TITANIC: Sinking the Myths is the first-and last-book you ever need to read about the most infamous maritime disaster in peacetime history.
Download or read book Did They Rest in Peace written by Joseph William Lewis Jr. M.D. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. By what miracle can an assortment of seemingly unrelated particles come together and correctly assemble to form a human being? Amazingly, once aggregated, these atoms, molecules, and compounds manage to interact reasonably coherently during our lives but seek to return to their dusty state when death occurs. Of the billions of our species who have existed on earth over the millennia, most have quietly and inexorably returned to ashes and dust when their term of life expired. This book tracks some of the misadventures of selected corpses, including burials that went awry to body snatching, exhumations, human-relic collection, and assorted desecrations. Over the years, it seems that a remarkable number of bodies have failed to enjoy the admonition to “Rest in Peace.” Whether these aberrations in the burial process have disturbed the afterlife of the departed, everyone is dying to discover the answer.
Download or read book Titanic Myths Titanic Truths written by David G. Brown and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-03-14 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a book that breaks through 100 years of myths surrounding the sinking of RMS Titanic to reveal that the ship was deliberately turned toward the iceberg, the damage was not necessarily fatal, and human error in a boiler room ultimately sank the ship. These are the startling conclusions of Captain David G. Brown, a licensed master mariner. Using a school bus analogy, he explains why historians have been blinded to the true nature of the accident and its consequences.
Download or read book The Titanic written by Eugene L. Rasor and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-09-30 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promoted as virtually unsinkable, the ultimate luxury liner, the largest ship in the world, the RMS Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in April 1912, taking some 1,500 people to their death. Aboard the ship were the wealthy and famous as well as hundreds of immigrants seeking a new life in America. The most dramatic marine disaster of modern times, the Titanic tragedy captured the interest and imagination of the entire world. The intensity of interest in the catastrophe has increased, particularly after discovery of the wreck off the coast of Newfoundland in the mid-1980s. The resulting literature is vast, including both scholarly and popular sources. Covering more than the published literature, the book also surveys memorabilia, artifacts, cultural icons, music, film, and exhibitions. Divided into three sections, the work opens with a historiographical survey of the literature, then includes descriptive lists of more peripheral material, and concludes with a bibliography of 674 entries. All items covered in the historiographical survey are included in the bibliography. This useful guide will appeal to researchers - both laymen and scholars - interested in the Titanic.
Download or read book Titanic Sinking The Unsinkable written by A.J. Kingston and published by A.J. Kingston. This book was released on 2023 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the captivating book bundle: Titanic - Sinking the Unsinkable Genius Construction, Love Holiday & Disaster Unlock the untold stories and delve deep into the captivating world of the Titanic with our exclusive book bundle, "Titanic - Sinking the Unsinkable." This extraordinary collection takes you on a riveting journey through the construction, love stories, holiday ambiance, and the disastrous fate of the legendary ship that shook the world. From heart-wrenching tragedies to remarkable survival tales, from hidden secrets of the deep to the enduring cultural impact, this bundle offers a comprehensive exploration of the Titanic's legacy. Book 1 - Titanic: A Tale Of Tragedy And Survival Experience the heart-wrenching moments and heroic tales of those who found themselves aboard the doomed ship. Discover the tragedy that unfolded on that fateful night, as well as the incredible survival stories that emerged from the wreckage. Immerse yourself in the harrowing details of the disaster and gain a profound understanding of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. Book 2 - Titanic Mysteries Unveiled: Untold Secrets Of The Deep Dive into the depths of the ocean and uncover the enigmatic secrets that lay beneath the surface of the Titanic. This book takes you on an intriguing exploration of the wreckage, revealing startling revelations and shedding light on the mysteries that still surround the ship's final resting place. Prepare to be captivated by the stories of hidden treasures, unanswered questions, and the ongoing quest for knowledge about the Titanic's submerged legacy. Book 3 - Titanic Love Stories: Passions That Transcend Time Experience the allure and romance that thrived amidst the opulence of the Titanic. Journey through the lives of the passengers and crew who forged deep connections and kindled passionate relationships aboard the ship. From star-crossed lovers to enduring bonds, this book uncovers the transcendent power of love and the human spirit, even in the face of impending disaster. Book 4 - Titanic's Legacy: Impact And Cultural Significance Discover the profound impact the Titanic had on the world and its lasting cultural significance. This book examines how the disaster influenced maritime safety regulations, shaped popular culture, and sparked an enduring fascination with the Titanic's story. Explore its legacy through the lens of history, art, literature, and cinema, and understand why the Titanic continues to capture the imaginations of people worldwide. Indulge in the ultimate Titanic experience with our exclusive book bundle. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a fan of gripping tales, or simply seeking to explore one of the most iconic tragedies of the 20th century, "Titanic - Sinking the Unsinkable" is an essential addition to your collection. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Titanic, where construction, love, holiday, and disaster converge in an unforgettable journey that will leave you breathless. Order your copy of the "Titanic - Sinking the Unsinkable" book bundle today and embark on an immersive adventure into the depths of this legendary ship's story!
Download or read book The Truth About the Titanic written by Archibald Gracie and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Truth About the Titanic is a personal narrative of an American writer, soldier, amateur historian and real estate investor, Archibald Gracie who was one the Titanic sinking survivors. He survived the sinking by climbing aboard an overturned collapsible lifeboat. He was pulled into lifeboat No. 12, the last lifeboat to reach RMS Carpathia (the first rescue ship to arrive). Gracie returned to New York aboard Carpathia and immediately started workingon a book about his experiences aboard Titanic and Collapsible "B". This book is one of the most detailed accounts of the events of the evening; The author spent months trying to determine exactly who was in each lifeboat and when certain events took place. To this day, Gracie's book is one of the most popular books about the Titanic disaster.
Download or read book Titanic written by Lester Lake and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original facts and details of the Titanic disaster from the newspapers of the world bring forward the story in a vivid and striking way! Join the news stories in action as the first reports told of the RMS Titanic being towed to Halifax and all the passengers saved in erroneous first reports. Learn how the survivors were saved and about the heroes of the night who sacrificed their own lives so that others may live. You'll learn: Who is the man responsible for the start of the passenger ocean liner boom? Why were the workers on the Titanic almost entirely Protestant? What was the name of the Titanic's mascot cat? Who were some of the richest people in the world on board the Titanic and which of them survived? How did some of the passengers on the Titanic become heroes, while others proved to be zeroes? The Titanic examines the entire history and legacy of the ship, from its construction to its sinking, as well as the investigations and changes that followed the discovery of the wreck in 1985, and even the current events surrounding the ship. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Titanic like never before, in no time at all.
Download or read book Legacy of the White Star Line written by Timothy Turner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over a century the Titanic disaster has fascinated the world's historians, writers, film makers and general public ever since she sank with the loss of over 1500 lives in April 1912. This copiously illustrated book considers much more than its title suggests, beginning with an overview of the White Star Line's fleet. Next, Titanic's construction, layout, opulent furnishings, passenger experiences and the central personalities are introduced. Important aspects of her maiden voyage are revisited; the first ice warnings, lookouts, striking the iceberg, sinking, partial lifeboat evacuation and the lessons learned from the Inquiries held in Britain and America. After touching on the 'Titanic's Curse', forewarnings, and myths of 1912, it moves to Dr Robert Ballard's dramatic discovery and exploration of her in 1985. This reawakened interest, and in 1997, James Cameron's film "Titanic" proved an outstanding success. RMS Olympic and HMHS Britannic are also reviewed together with the heroic rescue of stranded passengers from the hospital ship, Rohilla, which hit rocks in Whitby in October 1914 during a violent gale. The author has also written "Legacy of the Cunard Line" featuring the Lusitania, Mauretania, Aquitania, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and QE2 with other famous sea disasters: Empress of Ireland, SS Normandie, SS Andrea Doria & the history of SS Great Britain.
