On Board RMS Titanic (Paperback)

George Behe

ISBN 10: 0750982683 / ISBN 13: 9780750982689

Published by The History Press Ltd, Stroud, 2017

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Paperback. Life on board the world's most famous ship, in the words of the passengers themselves. The first book in which Titanic's passengers and crewmen are permitted to tell the story of the disaster entirely in their own words, via letters, postcards, diary entries and memoirs written before, during and immediately after the maiden voyage itself. Many of the pre-sailing documents were written by people who later lost their lives in the sinking and represent the last communications that these people ever had with their friends and loved ones at home. These letters and postcards give an unparalleled description of the events that occurred during the five days that Titanic was at sea, and the communications that were written by survivors after the sinking describe the horror of the disaster itself and the heartbreak they experienced at the loss of their loved ones. AUTHOR: George Behe is a past vice president of the Titanic Historical Society. He has been interviewed and has acted as a consultant for several documentaries and Titanic books, and has written numerous articles about the ship for the Titanic Historical Society's journal The Commutator. He has also been fortunate to have been able to count more than a dozen Titanic survivors among his personal friends. SELLING POINTS: . Paperback edition of this groundbreaking hardback . The result of 35 years of research by expert and ex- Titanic Historical Society vice president, George Behe . Original research: many of the documents had not been seen since 1912 prior to the publication of this book . Revealing letters, postcards, diary entries and memoirs from both survivors and those who lost their lives in the tragedy . Also contains brief biographies of the passengers, victims as well as survivors, who created the documents in the book 30 b/w illustrations On Board RMS Titanic Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On Board RMS Titanic (Paperback)
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd, Stroud
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750982683
• ISBN 13: 9780750982689
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Experience the Titanic through the eyes of its passengers and crew. This poignant collection features firsthand accounts―letters, postcards, diary entries, and memoirs―from those aboard the RMS Titanic. Discover their hopes, fears, and final moments as the "unsinkable" ship meets its tragic fate in the icy North Atlantic.

Expertly compiled by Titanic historian George Behe, this volume offers a unique window into a pivotal historical event. These primary source documents reveal the raw emotions and personal stories of both survivors and victims, bringing the disaster to life with unparalleled intimacy.

Perfect for readers of maritime history and anyone fascinated by the human side of the Titanic story. Why buy now? Uncover the truth behind the legends and gain a deeper understanding of this iconic tragedy through the voices of those who lived it.

About the Author

George Behe is former vice president of the Titanic Historical Society. He has written numerous articles about the ship for the Titanic Historical Society’s journal, the Commutator.