Features a survivor's account of the greatest maritime disaster in history.
Titanic: Bedeutende Werke Reihe Reihe
Diese Serie taucht tief in die bewegende Geschichte einer der bekanntesten Seefahrtstragödien der Geschichte ein. Durch Augenzeugenberichte und persönliche Zeugenaussagen bietet sie eine zutiefst menschliche Perspektive auf die Ereignisse dieser schicksalhaften Nacht. Leser werden den Mut, den Verlust und die unvergesslichen Momente erkunden, die unzählige Leben geprägt haben. Es ist eine fesselnde Chronik menschlicher Widerstandsfähigkeit angesichts einer unvorstellbaren Tragödie.
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AuszugThe Titanic, greatest of ships, has gone to her ocean grave. What has she left behind her? Think clearly. She has left debts. Vast sums of money have been lost. Some of them are covered by insurance which will be paid. The rest is gone. All wealth is insecure. She has left lessons. The risk of running the northern course when it is menaced by icebergs is revealed. The cruelty of sending a ship to sea without enough life-boats and life-rafts to hold her company is exhibited and underlined in black. She has left sorrows. Hundreds of human hearts and homes are in mourning for the loss of dear companions and friends. The universal sympathy which is written in every face and heard in every voice proves that man is more than the beasts that perish. It is an evidence of the divine in humanity. Why should we care? There is no reason in the world, unless there is something in us that is different from lime and carbon and phosphorus, something that makes us mortals able to suffer together-- „For we have all of us an human heart.“
The Truth About the Titanic
- 224 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
A new edition of this Titanic classic, with a new introduction and many rare images.
'The best first-hand account of a passenger's experiences - a first-rate piece of descriptive writing' THE GUARDIAN
Titanic
- 248 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Der Untergang der Titanic am 15. April 1912 gilt auch heute noch als eine der größten Katastrophen in der Seefahrtsgeschichte. In seinem Augenzeugenbericht, der bereits acht Wochen nach der Katastrophe gedruckt wurde, beschreibt er packendund minutiös seine Erlebnisse während und nach dieser Tragödie.
The circumstances surrounding the writing of this book began shortly after the Titanic disaster, when I was invited to share the survivors' experiences at a luncheon in New York. Following my account, Robert Lincoln O'Brien, editor of the Boston Herald, urged me to document a correct history of the tragedy, as he feared that other publications, based on hearsay, would misrepresent the event. His concerns were echoed by those present, leading me to visit Houghton Mifflin Company to discuss publication. Initially, we agreed it might be better to forget the details of the sinking, but upon further reflection, we recognized the importance of accurately chronicling the disaster. My earlier account, written on the Carpathia and published widely, had a calming effect on public opinion, reinforcing my belief in the value of this endeavor. Additionally, I felt a profound responsibility to honor those who perished by advocating for necessary reforms. The haunting cries of those lost in the icy waters serve as a reminder that it is our collective duty to ensure their voices are not forgotten and that meaningful changes are pursued to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Based on the survivors' own stories, this dramatic history stands as the most authoritative account, ranging from the Titanic's construction to the tragic aftermath of its sinking. 43 illustrations.
