Publisher's Synopsis
Perils of the Deep is a historical account of some of the most remarkable shipwrecks and disasters at sea that occurred during the last hundred years before its publication in 1885. The book is authored by Edward Newenham Hoare and provides readers with a vivid description of the numerous challenges that sailors faced while navigating the treacherous waters of the world's oceans.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific event that led to a shipwreck or a disaster at sea. The author provides readers with detailed information on the circumstances that led to each event, the challenges faced by the crew, and the efforts made to rescue survivors. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the events and locations.Some of the notable events covered in the book include the sinking of the Titanic, the loss of the HMS Victoria, the shipwreck of the SS Central America, and the disastrous voyage of the HMS Birkenhead. Perils of the Deep is an engaging and informative book that provides readers with a unique insight into the dangers faced by sailors during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, adventure, and survival stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
