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100 1 _aGracie, Archibald,
_d1858-1912
245 1 4 _aThe Truth about the Titanic
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-03-08
508 _aMFR, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Truth about the Titanic" by Archibald Gracie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir serves as a first-hand testimony from one of the survivors of the ill-fated Titanic, detailing the events leading up to, during, and immediately after the sinking of the ship in 1912. The book likely focuses on the heroism displayed by passengers and crew amidst chaos and disaster, providing insights into the human experience during one of history's most notorious maritime tragedies. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his last day aboard the Titanic, recounting a sense of calm and enjoyment as the ship sails smoothly towards New York. However, as the day unfolds, he becomes aware of ominous signs, such as warnings about icebergs, but the ship’s crew continues at full speed. Gracie introduces notable figures aboard the ship, including Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Straus, and describes their camaraderie. The stage is set for the impending disaster as Gracie details moments of personal interaction and foreshadowing events, leading to the monumental tragedy that will change everything in the blink of an eye. The narrative promises a blend of personal stories and a dramatic recounting of the night the Titanic sank, inviting readers to witness not just the events, but also the humanity displayed in dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Mitchell Kennerley, 1913
653 _aTitanic (Steamship)
653 _aShipwrecks -- North Atlantic Ocean -- History -- 20th century
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/truthabouttitani00grac
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67584
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