On Board the Titanic: The Complete Story with Eyewitness Accounts

By Logan Marshall

Book Overview

Nearly a century later, the tragic tale of the unsinkable ship continues to captivate the imagination. So many myths and stories have arisen from history's most famous maritime disaster that it can be difficult to tell fact from fiction. This collection of first-hand reports from survivors, published within weeks of the Titanic's sinking, was an instant bestseller and remains the most authoritative account -- even though it reads like a novel.
This book recounts the ship's history in remarkable detail, from its construction and departure from Southampton, to the collision, ensuing panic, and ultimate sinking, concluding with the efforts in New York and Halifax to deal with the aftermath. Illustrated throughout, this reprint contains original drawings and photos of the Great Ship and some of its passengers -- both those who survived and those who perished. If you have room for one more Titanic title, advised Library Journal, make it this one.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486450988
• ISBN13: 9780486450988
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters

Very good reprint of the original book. I own the original, but it is in very poor condition, so this reprint allows me to read the book as printed in 1912, without further damaging the orginal. Definitely a good value.

Rebirth through a Reprint

Because I have an original copy of this book from 1912, I was especially interested when I saw that it had been reprinted. I'm not sure why it took so long for me to know it was reprinted, but I just found out and bought it. My initial fascination with this grand ship was sparked by this very book, and lives on today. I have many Titanic books, and though I appreciate color, nothing can top this original. It's one of my favorites!

The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters

A truly wonderful but heartbreaking true story upon story told by eyewitnesses. No talking heads building it up all out of proportion that we"re so full of today. So little is mentioned today of the fact that this ship was on fire {coal bunkers} when it sailed. I own an original copy and am curious as to it"s value?

The book is great

I really enjoyed this book. I have always been interested in the Titanic I have one of the original books that has been in my family all these years and was always hearing about the titantic and now the book belongs to me. It is a 5 star book.

Awesome book!!

This is a very great book. You won't be able to put it down. The insights into what really happened that night in April will keep you reading the book in one sitting!