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OverviewArchibald Gracie was probably among the last to leave the sinking Titanic on that cold April night in 1912, one of the most traumatic events in maritime history. In this unique account, he describes his personal experiences and remarkable escape from death in the icy waters of the Atlantic, painting a vivid picture of what it was like on board the Titanic in its final hours. Tracking down other survivors for their stories and attending court hearings to obtain the official record, Colonel Gracie filled in the details of his account, struggling to complete it in spite of illness. Largely due to the effects of his ordeal and exposure in the frigid Atlantic, he finally succumbed on December 4, 1912. His book was published in 1913 to universal acclaim and remains one of the most vivid and first-hand accounts of the disaster. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Archibald Gracie , Frederick DavidsonPublisher: Blackstone Publishing Imprint: Blackstone Publishing Edition: Library Edition Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 15.70cm Weight: 0.259kg ISBN: 9781441743787ISBN 10: 1441743782 Publication Date: 20 November 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis very elegantly written narrative by a man who actually did sink with the ship (he was later hauled into a lifeboat) is often riveting...Titanic buffs will love this on-the-spot reporting; others will also find much to enjoy and ponder. Recommended. -- Library Journal Sometimes amazingly priggish, at others unwittingly funny, the colonel was also possessed of a fierce tenacity, a sturdy kind of dignity, and a feeling of controlled outrage at what he thought was gross negligence. -- Philadelphia Inquirer Author InformationColonel Archibald Gracie (1859-1912) was an American writer, amateur historian, real estate investor, and survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Frederick Davidson (1932-2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile's Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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