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...

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...

Delight in the magic of storytelling with *Favorite Fairy Tales* edited by Logan Marshall. This captivating collection features a selection of timeless tales that have enchanted readers for centuries, inviting both young and old into a world where imagination knows no bounds.What makes these fairy tales so unforgettable? From the whimsical adventures of *“Cinderella”* to the daring exploits of *“Little Red Riding Hood,”* each story is infused with lessons o...

The myths and hero-tales of Europe gathered into one volume for the general reader: Prometheus and the labours of Hercules, the Golden Fleece and the sack of Troy, Beowulf and the fire-dragon, the coming and passing of Arthur, Siegfried, Lohengrin, Frithiof and Wayland the Smith, the Polish Faust and the Russian Ilya Muromets, Roland and the Cid. Logan Marshall compiled it in 1914, when the old heroic stories had become popular reading again. The arrangement moves from Greece northward and...

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 ...

One of the first books published after the tragic loss of the Titanic, The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters is a detailed account of the events the night of April 14-15, 1912, and how the tragic loss of life could have been averted.HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial...

'Favourite Fairy Tales' is a charming children's book, written by prolific writer Logan Marshall. The book is full of classic children's stories, from Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Tom Thumb, the Goose Girl, and Hansel and Gretel. They are stories that have withstood the test of time, engaging and imaginative. The stories are complete with the original drawings, well-drawn illustrations.

"A History of the Nations and Empires Involved and a Study of the Events Culminating in the Great Conflict" by Logan Marshall provides a comprehensive overview of the complex geopolitical landscape leading up to a significant global conflict. The book meticulously details the historical context, examining the motivations and actions of various nations and empires. Marshall's narrative is rich with insights into the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the tensions, m...