Description
In 1854, one of the worst maritime disaster in the early days of steam occurred when the liner Arctic collided with a small steamship and sank, causing the loss of nearly 400 lives off of Cape Race, Newfoundland. The horror of the shipwreck was compounded by the mutinous actions of the crew; most of them failed to carry out their duty to assist their commander. Only two officers, Captain James C. Luce and the third mate, remained aboard to try to save the ship and her passengers. The majority of the crew, and a few male passengers, fled with all but one of the lifeboats. Not one woman or child survived. Using first-hand testimony from survivors, including Captain Luce, THE SEA SHALL EMBRACE THEM is a stirring narrative of the events surrounding the loss of Arctic and the struggle of the castaways as they clung to life after the ship sunk.
About the Author
A journalist for nearly twenty years, David W. Shaw has written extensively about nineteenth-century American history in four of his previous books. His most recent is America's Victory, a riveting account of the world's most famous yacht race in 1851. Shaw's expertise as a sailor and his in-depth knowledge of the Civil War make him ideally suited to tell the story of Confederate raider Charles W. Read and his infamous voyage of 1863. Shaw has contributed articles to numerous publications, including The New York Times, Sail, Entrepreneur, Cruising World, Woman's World, and New Jersey Monthly. He lives in New Jersey with his wife.
Reviews
Walter Lord Author of A Night to Remember A riveting story told by a superb writer.
Charles Pellegrino Coauthor with James Cameron of Ghosts of the Titanic A stunning account, based on logical conclusions and meticulous research.
Duncan C. Spencer The Washington Post A straightforward cautionary tale, clearly told....There is restraint and judgment here in the telling.
Publishers Weekly Spellbinding, visceral, and thoroughly investigated.
People Magazine Gripping....Shaw's true achievement is bringing to life the long-lost people aboard the Arctic.
Book Information
ISBN 9780743235037
Author David W. Shaw
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint The Free Press
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Weight(grams) 329g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm
About the Author
A journalist for nearly twenty years, David W. Shaw has written extensively about nineteenth-century American history in four of his previous books. His most recent is America's Victory, a riveting account of the world's most famous yacht race in 1851. Shaw's expertise as a sailor and his in-depth knowledge of the Civil War make him ideally suited to tell the story of Confederate raider Charles W. Read and his infamous voyage of 1863. Shaw has contributed articles to numerous publications, including The New York Times, Sail, Entrepreneur, Cruising World, Woman's World, and New Jersey Monthly. He lives in New Jersey with his wife.
Reviews
Walter Lord Author of A Night to Remember A riveting story told by a superb writer.
Charles Pellegrino Coauthor with James Cameron of Ghosts of the Titanic A stunning account, based on logical conclusions and meticulous research.
Duncan C. Spencer The Washington Post A straightforward cautionary tale, clearly told....There is restraint and judgment here in the telling.
Publishers Weekly Spellbinding, visceral, and thoroughly investigated.
People Magazine Gripping....Shaw's true achievement is bringing to life the long-lost people aboard the Arctic.
Book Information
ISBN 9780743235037
Author David W. Shaw
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint The Free Press
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Weight(grams) 329g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm
