Publisher's Synopsis
The Loss of the S.S. Titanic is a non-fiction book written by survivor Lawrence Beesley, who was on board the Titanic when it sank on its maiden voyage in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the disaster, the sinking of the ship, and the aftermath. Beesley describes the chaos and confusion on board as the ship began to sink and the efforts made by passengers and crew to save themselves. He also provides insights into the social hierarchy on board the Titanic and the attitudes of the passengers towards the disaster. The Loss of the S.S. Titanic is a compelling and informative account of one of the most tragic events in maritime history.It is related that on the night of the disaster, right up to the time of the Titanic's sinking, while the band grouped outside the gymnasium doors played with such supreme courage in face of the water which rose foot by foot before their eyes, the instructor was on duty inside, with passengers on the bicycles and the rowing-machines, still assisting and encouraging to the last. Along with the bandsmen it is fitting that his name, which I do not think has yet been put on record--it is McCawley--should have a place in the honourable list of those who did their duty faithfully to the ship and the line they served.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.
