Titanic

Name: Titanic
Author: Filson Young

By Filson Young

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The narrative traces the conception, construction and maiden voyage of a newly built ocean liner, opening with vivid descriptions of the shipyards and the labor that forged the vessel, then recounting the voyage, the collision with an iceberg, and the progressive sinking. It records scenes of crew and passenger responses, the launching of lifeboats, the confusion and desperate calls from survivors in the water, and the rescue efforts by nearby craft. Interspersed are technical details of the ship's structure, contemporary reportage, and reflective passages on human pride, technology's limits, and the mixture of heroism and panic revealed in catastrophe.

About the Author

Filson Young

Filson Young was a British author and journalist known for his historical narratives and accounts of significant events. He gained prominence with his extensive work on Christopher Columbus, producing a multi-volume series titled "Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery," which explores the life and voyages of the famed explorer. Young's writing is characterized by a blend of meticulous research and engaging storytelling, making complex historical subjects accessible to a broad audience. In addition to his work on Columbus, he also wrote about contemporary events, including the Boer War, and produced a notable account of the Titanic disaster. His contributions reflect a keen interest in both history and journalism.