Based on firsthand accounts and published within weeks of the 1912 tragedy, this dramatic history stands as the most authoritative account of the great marine disaster. Illustrated by 43 vintage images, these reports from survivors form a complete history, from the ship's construction to the tragic aftermath of its sinking. Reprint of The Sinking of the Titanic, The John C. Winston Company, Philadelphia, 1912.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
The Story of the Titanic As Told by Its Survivors by Jack Winocour Panic, despair, shocking inefficiency, and a dash of heroism. Two lengthy narratives by passengers who had a thorough knowledge of the sea and by members of the ship's crew. 26 illustrations.
Sinking of the Titanic: Eyewitness Accounts by Jay Henry Mowbray Spellbinding reports by survivors, rescuers, others of boarding the lifeboats, parting with loved ones, watching the ship sink, and drifting until rescue. This remarkable 1912 "memorial edition," published shortly after the tragedy, features rare photographs.
Story of the "Titanic": 24 Cards by Frank O. Braynard Historic photos and illustrations capture the spirit and tragedy of the world's most famous ocean liner. Views of staterooms, rescued survivors, wreckage on the ocean floor, and more. Captions.
The Titanic Coloring Book by Peter F. Copeland Twenty-nine realistic drawings depict Titanic at dock in Southhampton, England; passengers dining and strolling on deck, the ship striking the iceberg, passengers jumping into the water, and more. Captions.
