Description: This book is an in-depth look into the tragic sinking of the steamship Eastland in 1915, which resulted in the deaths of 844 people. The author delves into the events leading up to the disaster, including the overcrowding of the ship, the lack of safety regulations, and the negligence of the boat's crew. The book also explores the aftermath of the sinking, including the public outcry and the subsequent investigations that called for stricter safety measures on passenger ships. Through meticulous research and gripping storytelling, this book sheds light on one of the deadliest maritime disasters in American history and underscores the ongoing importance of prioritizing safety in marine transportation. 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
Narrative Type: Fiction
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Book Title: Transcript of Testimony : Before the Coroner's Jury, July 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, on the Body of Kate Austin and All Others Lost by the Overturning of the Excursion Steamer Eastland While Tied to the Dock at Clark and S. Water Streets in the City of Chicag
Number of Pages: 166 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.3 in
Topic: Action & Adventure
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 8.2 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Peter M. Hoffman
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
