Wreck Of The London

von Gerard Moultrie

108 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Wreck of the London is a historical book written by Gerard Moultrie. The book narrates the tragic story of the sinking of the steamship London, which occurred on January 11, 1866. The London was a passenger ship that was traveling from Gravesend in England to Melbourne, Australia. The ship was carrying 239 passengers and crew members, including women and children.The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the sinking of the London, including the ship's construction, its crew, and the weather conditions on the day of the disaster. The author also describes the rescue efforts and the aftermath of the tragedy.The sinking of the London was one of the worst maritime disasters of the 19th century, and the book offers a fascinating insight into the era of steamship travel. The author draws upon contemporary accounts and official reports to provide a vivid and compelling narrative of the disaster.Overall, Wreck of the London is a gripping and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in maritime history or the human stories behind 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.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Ratgeber, Sachbuch Sachbuch
• ISBN: 9781432672072
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC