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 Liverpool, England. At a few minutes before two o'clock on the morning of Friday, May 29, the Empress sighted the Norwegian collier, Storstad, at the same time as a heavy fog bank was descending. Despite warnings and evasive maneuvers, the Empress was struck on the starboard side by the Storstad, which penetrated its hull by twelve feet. The captain and crew had less than fifteen minutes to save their passengers before the ship slipped under the waves. Of the 1,475 aboard, 1,078 perished in a matter of minutes. It remains the worst peacetime catastrophe in Canadian history.

In addition to his unforgettable account of the sinking, Logan Marshall also presents a gripping retelling of the Titanic disaster, as well as other maritime tragedies. For decades, Marshall's account of the Empress of Ireland has remained the definitive version, comparable to Walter Lord's chronicle of the Titanic sinking, A Night to Remember.

CENTENNIAL EDITION: INCLUDES PHOTOS AND A NEW AFTERWORD UPDATING THE STORY

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 sinking of the ill-fated ship.

This book takes us back in time and forces us to understand the trauma of our ancestors from a not-so-comfortable distance. Listen to the voices of real passengers tell their own touching stories of tragedy and see the photographs and sketches that accompany their stories.

Also included are records of previous great disasters of the sea, descriptions of the development of safety and life-saving appliances, and a plain statement of causes of such catastrophes and how to avoid them.

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Most of the mythology books are boring. MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF ALL NATIONS is an attempt to solve this problem, by telling the stories of mythology in such a manner as to make them a source of amusement. Rather is the book intended for those who, during their reading, frequently come across names which possess for them no meaning, and who care to read some old stories, through which runs the same humanity that their own hearts know. Here, the Author presents Greek and Latin myths in a form adapted to modern taste (PROMETHEUS, THE FRIEND OF MAN, THE TWELVE LABORS OF HERCULES, THESEUS AND THE CENTAUR, THE SACK OF TROY...). He also recounts famous stories from the English, Spanish, Scandinavian, Danish, French, Russian, Bohemian, Italian and other sources (BEOWULF AND GRENDEL, THE GOOD KING ARTHUR, LOHENGRIN AND ELSA THE BEAUTIFUL, COUNT ROLAND OF FRANCE, THE CID...). Visit the table of contents to discover the wide range of myths covered.

This new edition (Large Print, easy-to-read layout) contains illustrations or paintings.

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The Story of Polar Conquest is a comprehensive account of the history of Arctic and Antarctic exploration, including the famous race to the South Pole between Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott. Written by Logan Marshall, the book covers the earliest expeditions to the polar regions, the search for the Northwest Passage, and the heroic efforts of explorers like Fridtjof Nansen and Ernest Shackleton. The book also delves into the scientific discoveries made during these expeditions, such as the mapping of the polar regions and the study of the earth's magnetic field. Marshall provides detailed descriptions of the harsh conditions faced by the explorers, including extreme cold, treacherous ice, and dangerous wildlife.The highlight of the book is the gripping account of the race to the South Pole in 1911-1912, which saw Amundsen and his team reach the pole first, followed by Scott and his team, who tragically perished on the return journey. Marshall provides a detailed analysis of the decisions made by both teams, and the factors that contributed to Amundsen's success and Scott's failure.Overall, The Story of Polar Conquest is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of polar exploration, and the bravery and determination of the men who risked their lives to explore these remote and inhospitable regions.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.

Sinking Of The Titanic And Great Sea Disasters is a book written by Logan Marshall that provides a detailed account of the sinking of the Titanic and other major sea disasters. The book covers the events leading up to the Titanic's maiden voyage, the collision with the iceberg, and the subsequent sinking of the ship. It also includes stories of heroism and survival from the passengers and crew members. In addition to the Titanic, the book also covers other great sea disasters, including the sinking of the Lusitania and the Empress of Ireland. The book provides a comprehensive look at these tragic events and their impact on the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or the Titanic in particular.SIXTEEN boats were in the procession which entered on the terrible hours of rowing, drifting and suspense. Women wept for lost husbands and sons, sailors sobbed for the ship which had been their pride. Men choked back tears and sought to comfort the widowed. Perhaps, they said, other boats might have put off in another direction. They strove, though none too sure themselves, to convince the women of the certainty that a rescue ship would appear.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.

The Bible is one of the two or three oldest books in the world, but unlike most of the ancient books, it is found not only in great libraries, but in almost every home of the civilized world; and it is not only studied by learned scholars, but read by the common people; and its many stories grasp and hold the attention of little children. Happy is that child who has heard, over and over again, the Bible stories until they have become fixed in his mind and memory, to become the foundations of a noble life.

Ce livre raconte l'histoire de la construction du canal de Panama, depuis ses humbles débuts sous les Français jusqu'à son achèvement triomphant par les Américains. L'auteur décrit les obstacles environnementaux et financiers rencontrés par les constructeurs, ainsi que l'impact de leur travail sur l'histoire de la région. Le livre contient des illustrations et des photographies pour aider à visualiser la construction du canal et les changements qu'elle a suscité.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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The Wonder Book of Bible Stories offers 39 common stories for your young one to read and get familiarized with.

The myths and legends here gathered together have appealed and will continue to appeal to every age. Nowhere in the realm of fiction are there stories to compare with those which took form centuries ago when the race was in its childhood-stories so intimately connected with the life and history and religion of the great peoples of antiquity that they have become an integral part of our own civilization, a heritage of wealth to every child that is born into the world.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

An authentic account of the Titanic's disaster with mesmerizing first-hand account of survivors.***** He led Mrs. Astor to the side of the ship and helped her to the life-boat to which she had been assigned. I saw that she was prostrated and said she would remain and take her chances with him, but Colonel Astor quietly insisted and tried to reassure her in a few words. As she took her place in the boat her eyes were fixed upon him. Colonel Astor smiled, touched his cap, and when the boat moved safely away from the ship's side he turned back to his place among the men. ***** I will not leave my husband, said Mrs. Isidor Straus. We are old; we can best die together, and she turned from those who would have forced her into one of the boats and clung to the man who had been the partner of her joys and sorrows. Thus they stood hand in hand and heart to heart, comforting each other until the sea claimed them, united in death as they had been through a long life. *****

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

The familiar story we all know and have our own opinion of - with a twist.

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Only a few weeks after the sinking of the Titanic, Marshall Logan was the first author to publish an account of the tragic event. His book contains plenty of information that has become forgotten over the last hundred years and provides a very detailed insight into the shipwreck. Most remarkable about Logan's work is its focus on personal stories of the Titanic's passengers. Told by those who survived, the history of the Titanic is most authentic and absorbing, even for contemporary readers. Reprint of the original edition.

No material work of man since the creation of the world has had so deep and widespread an influence upon the affairs of mankind in general as that, which may calculably be expected to ensue from the achievement of the Panama Canal. The results will be seen in commercial, political, social, and even religious, effects. It will make and mar the fortunes of nations. Cousin, the French philosopher, has said: Tell me the geography of a country and I will tell you its destiny. By creating important modifications in the geographical relations of certain communities the Canal will be the means of bringing about great and lasting changes, which are beyond the range of accurate forethought. We can, however, predict an enormous gain to this country from the stupendous enterprise, which has been brought to a brilliant and successful conclusion. No task has ever been undertaken before which can compare with it either in magnitude or difficulty, and the great waterway will stand forever a monument to the dauntless courage, infinite resourcefulness, ingenuity and administrative ability of the American people. Ten years have passed since the United States undertook the work, years of struggling against all the forces of nature, hardships and disease, which would have tried the patience, and resources of any other nation to the breaking point. In that time a huge cut has been dug and blasted across the Isthmus of Panama, a mountain range has been pierced and a smaller range made thirty miles away in the form of Gatun Dam. Huge locks, the largest in the world, have been built of enduring concrete, great rivers have been dammed and an inland sea created in what was a tropic jungle. In short, the American people have accomplished the greatest and most important engineering enterprise in the history of the world.

The Tragic Story Of The Empress Of Ireland: And Other Great Sea Disasters (1914) is a non-fiction book written by Marshall Logan that tells the story of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland, a Canadian ocean liner, which collided with a Norwegian coal ship in the Saint Lawrence River in May 1914. The book also covers other maritime disasters, including the sinking of the Titanic and the Lusitania. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Empress of Ireland disaster, the rescue efforts, and the aftermath. The book also includes photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the events. Overall, this book is a gripping and tragic account of one of the deadliest maritime disasters in Canadian history.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.