Mainers on the Titanic traced the stories of passengers on that fateful ship who had ties to Maine. . . .Their tales are retold in a lively way here, along with the sinking related events in the state at that time. Meticulously researched, this book reaveals the agonizing day-to-day wait of Mainers for news of what happened to their loved ones. . . .It's a unique and fascinating addition to the Titanic story and to Maine history.
Description
Meticulously researched, this book reveals the agonizing day-to-day wait of Mainers for news of what really happened on the Titanic, and tells the stories of Maine passengers from their boarding to the sinking and rescue; and, for those who survived, of their coming ashore in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It's a fascinating addition to the Titanic story.
Genres
Pages200
Released2014
LanguageEnglish
PublisherDown East Books
ISBN9781608933051
SellerSimon & Schuster
Reviews
Stockton Springs author Mac Smith's debut nonfiction book tells the dramatic story from a unique angle. . . .This is a gripping tale of life and death at sea, where heroism, sacrifice, grief and survival reveal much about men and women in deadly crisis. . . .He smartly includes the chaos and confusion among the public desperate for news, the primitive system of wireless radio communication and the shameless frenzy of newspapers to scoop salacious tidbits and businesses taking ghoulish advantage of this maritime disaster.
