The Tragic Story of the Empress of Ireland: And Other Great Sea Disasters (1914)

The Tragic Story Of The Empress Of Ireland: And Other Great Sea Disasters is a historical book written by American author Marshall Logan and originally published in 1914. The book details the tragic sinking of the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Ireland in the St. Lawrence River in 1914, which resulted in the loss of over 1,000 lives. In addition to the Empress of Ireland disaster, the book also chronicles other notable maritime disasters, including the sinking of the Titanic, the Lusitania, and the Andrea Doria. The author provides a detailed account of each disaster, including the events leading up to the sinking, the rescue efforts, and the aftermath. The book also includes photographs and illustrations of the ships and their passengers, as well as maps and diagrams of the sinking locations. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a rich historical context for each disaster. Overall, The Tragic Story Of The Empress Of Ireland: And Other Great Sea Disasters is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in maritime history or the human stories behind these tragic events.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.