Now Steven Biel, author of the acclaimed Down with the Old Canoe, has gathered some of the most telling of our culture's responses to this unparalleled tragedy, creating an invaluable sourcebook for anyone who wants to discover first-hand what people made of it, both then and now. Biel is today's best-known authority on the place of the Titanic in American culture, and this book's unique appeal-inviting both the generally curious reader to browse its pages, and rewarding Titanic buffs with many authentic gems-makes it a standout in the Titanic literature.

About the Author
Steven Biel is the executive director of the Mahindra Humanities Center and a senior lecturer on history and literature at Harvard University.


Book Information
ISBN 9780393318739
Author Steven Biel
Format Paperback
Page Count 204
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 259g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 140mm * 15mm