The Loss Of The S.S. Titanic

Lawrence Beesley

Mar 2012 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

The Loss of the S.S. Titantic is Lawrence Beesley’s compelling first-person account of the tragic sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic on its maiden voyage in April 1912. Published amid the continued media frenzy a scant nine weeks following the tragedy, The Loss of the S.S. Titanic draws on Beesley’s experience as a second-class passenger and survivor, and, because of its rich detail and unique perspective, continues to be considered to be one of the most authoritative books about the disaster.

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Ratings and reviews

You have to pay to find some history about the Titanic: greatest ship alive I mean really you shouldn't have to pay to find some history about the TITANIC its just wrong and a rip off that's why I hate the Google book store its stupid I mean don't get me wrong here I love the book just how they sell it 0.99 are you serious

Might I just point out, it was the RMS titanic, not the S.S titanic...

emotional and sad but I enjoyed the book and it's even better that it's been written by a survivor.

About the author

Lawrence Beesley was a science teacher, journalist, Titanic survivor, and author of the successful book, The Loss of the S.S. Titanic, based on his experience that harrowing night. A second class passenger, Beesley had been in his cabin reading when the collision occurred, and through a chance of fate happened to be on A-deck when men were allowed to board the lifeboats. After the sinking, Beesley returned to England and resumed his career in education. Lawrence Beesley died on February 14, 1967, at the age of 89.