THOSE who go down to the sea in ships” was once a synonym for those who gambled with death and put their lives upon the hazard. Today the mortality at sea is less than on common carriers on land. But the futility of absolute prevention of accident is emphasized again and again. The regulation of safety makes catastrophes like that of the Empress of Ireland all the more tragic and terrible. A blow, a ripping, the side taken out of a ship, darkness, the inrush of waters, a panic, and then in...

High school is dramatic enough without Shakespeare's worst villains chasing after you!Theatre kid Billie Wright just wants to survive her first week at Baltimore Arts High School and step out of her perfect older sister's spotlight. But when her drama teacher sends her to study Shakespeare in the school library, Billie discovers an ancient, glowing book that unleashes a magical war.Suddenly, Billie discovers that all of those old plays she thought were bori...

Collection of seven books about the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. SINKING OF THE TITANIC AND GREAT SEA DISASTERS EDITED BY LOGAN MARSHALL, THE TITANIC BY JOSEPH CONRAD (novelist's reflections), TITANIC BY FILSON YOUNG (journalist's account, published just 37 days after the sinking), THE LOSS OF THE S. S. TITANIC, ITS STORY AND ITS LESSONS BY LAWRENCE BEESLEY (a first-hand account), LOSS OF THE STEAMSHIP "TITANIC" (US government report, published August 1912), AN UNSINKABLE TITANIC, EVERY...

Sinking Of The Titanic And Great Sea Disasters By Logan Marshall

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Myths and Legends of All Nations.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Logan Marshall, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside Myths and Legends of All Nations:Nowhere in the realm of fiction are there stories to compare with those whic...

A century after it sank to the bottom of the St. Lawrence River, the ruin of the Empress of Ireland has remained one of the most devastating tragedies in maritime history. Logan Marshall’s vivid and detailed reportage was the first account of the disaster and has endured as a classic chronicle of what happened that fateful night.On May 28, 1914, the grand ocean liner, the Empress of Ireland, left Quebec on the St. Lawrence River, bound for an Atlantic crossing to ...

Collection of seven books about the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. SINKING OF THE TITANIC AND GREAT SEA DISASTERS EDITED BY LOGAN MARSHALL, THE TITANIC BY JOSEPH CONRAD (novelist's reflections), TITANIC BY FILSON YOUNG (journalist's account, published just 37 days after the sinking), THE LOSS OF THE S. S. TITANIC, ITS STORY AND ITS LESSONS BY LAWRENCE BEESLEY (a first-hand account), LOSS OF THE STEAMSHIP "TITANIC" (US government report, published August 1912), AN UNSINKABLE TITANIC, EVERY...

The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters is an exciting collection of first-hand stories describing the catastrophe of Titanic’s maiden voyage as told by its survivors shortly after the ship sank.Originally written and published in 1912, Logan Marshall’s book was the very first attempt to solve the mystery of the accident and relieve the heartache it stirred internationally. Marshall narrates the personal stories of Titanic’s passengers before, during, and after ...

"The Tragic Story of the Empress of Ireland, and Other Great Sea Disasters" by Logan Marshall is a compelling narrative that delves into some of the most harrowing maritime tragedies in history. The book focuses on the infamous sinking of the Empress of Ireland, which claimed the lives of over a thousand passengers and crew members. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Marshall brings to life the events leading up to the disaster, the human stories involved, and the broader ...

"The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado" by Logan Marshall is a compelling narrative that chronicles the devastating natural disasters that have struck the United States. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Marshall captures the harrowing experiences of those affected by floods, fires, and tornadoes. The book serves as both a historical account and a poignant reminder of the resilience of communities in the face of overwhelming adversity. Marshal...

"Horrors And Atrocities Of The Great War" is a compelling exploration of the grim realities faced during one of history's most devastating conflicts. The book, authored by notable figures such as Logan Marshall, Philip Gibbs, Gilbert Parker, and Vance Thompson, delves into the harrowing experiences of soldiers and civilians alike. Through vivid accounts and poignant narratives, it captures the brutality of warfare, the psychological toll on those involved, and the profound impact on societ...

When the people of the United States heard the news of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, and his wife in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on June 28, 1914, it was with a feeling of great regret that another sorrow had been added to the many already borne by the aged Emperor Francis Joseph. That those fatal shots would echo around the world and, flashing out suddenly like a bolt from the blue, hurl nearly the whole of Europe within a week's time from a...