Description: This book offers a gripping first-hand account of the sinking of the Lusitania, a tragic event that shook the world in 1915. The author, a passenger on the ill-fated liner, vividly recounts the harrowing experience, providing a detailed and personal perspective on the events leading up to the disaster, the chaotic moments of the torpedo attack, and the struggle for survival in the turbulent waters. The author’s insights into the lack of preparation on board and the limited resources available for rescue are especially chilling. This firsthand account not only provides a detailed chronicle of a key event in maritime history, but also explores the themes of human courage, resilience, and the fragility of life in the face of unexpected tragedy. This book offers a poignant reflection on the human cost of war, and the unforgettable impact it can have on those caught in its wake. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.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. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
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Book Title: Lusitania's Last Voyage : Being a Narrative of the Torpedoing and Sinking of the R. M. S. Lusitania by a German Submarine off the Irish Coast May 7, 1915 (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 182 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.4 in
Topic: Action & Adventure
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 8.8 Oz
Author: Charles Emelius Lauriat
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback