Loss of the S. S. Titanic
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Lawrence Beesley's 'Loss of the S.S. Titanic' offers a chillingly personal account of the Titanic disaster from the perspective of a survivor. Beesley, a young British schoolteacher, recounts the events leading up to the fateful night, the sinking itself, and the harrowing journey in a lifeboat to safety. His detailed observations, reflections on the unfolding chaos, and poignant descriptions of the human cost of the tragedy make this book a powerful and enduring testament to the disaster.Book Details
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Lawrence Beesley
United Kingdom
Lawrence Beesley was an English science teacher, journalist and author who was a survivor of the sinking of RMS Titanic. Beesley was educated at Derby S...
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