An Atlantic Tragedy (1899)

von William Clark Russell

164 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

An Atlantic Tragedy is a novel written by William Clark Russell and published in 1899. The story is set on board a transatlantic steamship, the ""City of Boston"", which is sailing from Liverpool to New York. The ship is carrying a diverse group of passengers, including a wealthy American family, a group of English tourists, and a number of crew members.As the ship makes its way across the Atlantic, tensions begin to rise among the passengers. The American family is unhappy with their accommodations and demands better treatment, while the English tourists are more concerned with their own comfort and entertainment. Meanwhile, the crew is struggling to keep the ship running smoothly in the face of rough seas and mechanical problems.As the voyage continues, disaster strikes. A fire breaks out in the ship's engine room, and the crew struggles to contain it. The passengers are forced to evacuate, and chaos ensues as they try to find their way to safety. Some are injured, and others are lost in the confusion.As the survivors are rescued and brought to safety, they must come to terms with the tragedy that has befallen them. The novel explores themes of class, privilege, and human nature in the face of disaster. It is a gripping tale of survival and loss, and a vivid portrayal of life aboard a transatlantic steamship in the late 19th century.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120148063
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.09.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC