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Loss of the Sultana and Reminiscences of Survivors: History of a Disaster Where Over One Thousand Five Hundred Human Beings Were Lost, Most of Them Being Exchanged Prisoners of War on Their Way Home A - Softcover
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Among the passengers on board were twelve ladies, most of them belonging to the Christian commission, an association akin to that of the sanitary commission of the Army of the Potomac. One of these ladies, with more than ordinary courage, when the flames at last drove all the men from the boat, seeing them fighting like demons in the water in the mad endeavor to save their lives, actually destroying each other and themselves by their wild actions, talked to them, urg ing them to be men, and finally succeeded in getting them quieted down, clinging to the ropes and chains that hung over the bow of the boat. The flames now began to lap around her with their fiery tongues. The men pleaded and urged her to jump into the water and thus save herself, but she refused, saying I might lose my presence of mind and be the means of the death of some of you. And so, rather than run the risk of becoming the cause of the death of a single person, she folded her arms quietly over her bosom and burned, a voluntary martyr to the men she had so lately quieted.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1332152945
- ISBN 13 9781332152940
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages432
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a forgotten tragedy of American history - the explosion and sinking of the steamboat Sultana in April 1865. Occurring just after the Civil War's end, this disaster claimed the lives of over 1,800 passengers, primarily Union soldiers recently released from Confederate prisons. The author meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to the catastrophe, exploring the factors that contributed to the overloading of the Sultana and the subsequent explosion. The narrative interweaves official reports, firsthand accounts from survivors, and historical context, painting a vivid picture of the soldiers' suffering and resilience amidst unimaginable circumstances. Beyond the immediate tragedy, this book raises profound questions about accountability, wartime negligence, and the enduring human cost of conflict. The author's exploration of the Sultana disaster serves as a powerful reminder that even in the aftermath of war, the journey towards healing and justice can be fraught with challenges. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332152940_0
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