Beesley, Lawrence
The loss of the S. S. Titanic - its story and its lessons
- ISBN 13:
- 9781446188200
- author:
- Beesley, Lawrence
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lulu Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 130
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 0.7 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- History, General, General (US: Trade),
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Loss of the S. S. Titanic - Its Story and Its Lessons by Lawrence Beesley This book tells the story of the Titanic's tragic fate, as experienced by Lawrence Beesley himself. Written just nine weeks after the disaster, it offers a firsthand account of the events leading up to the sinking and the aftermath. Beesley's account provides a detailed examination of the human endeavour that led to the tragedy and the lessons that were learned from it. The story of the Titanic's sinking is one of human error and design flaws, and Beesley's book provides a detailed analysis of what went wrong. The book also explores the circumstances surrounding the disaster, including the role of human factors and the consequences of the tragedy. First published in 1912, this book has been republished in 2010, offering a unique perspective on one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history.