- Paperback: 186 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (1981)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140055789
- ISBN-13: 978-0140055788
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 173,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A stunning book, incomparably the best on its subject (New York Times )
Walter single-handedly revived interest in the Titanic...an electrifying book (John Maxtone-Graham, maritime historian and author )
Absolutely gripping and unputdownable (David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author )
Seamless and skilful...it's clear why this is many a researcher's Titanic bible (Entertainment Weekly )
Enthralling from the first word to the last (The Atlantic Monthly )
Moving and extremely well-documented (Oxford Mail ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Walter single-handedly revived interest in the Titanic...an electrifying book (John Maxtone-Graham, maritime historian and author )
Absolutely gripping and unputdownable (David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author )
Devotion, gallantry...Benjamin Guggenheim changing to evening clothes to meet
death; Mrs. Isador Straus clinging to her husband, refusing to get in a lifeboat; Arthur Ryerson giving his life belt to his wife's maid...A book to remember
(Chicago Tribune )Seamless and skilful...it's clear why this is many a researcher's Titanic bible (Entertainment Weekly )
Enthralling from the first word to the last (The Atlantic Monthly )
Moving and extremely well-documented (Oxford Mail ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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A stunning book, incomparably the best on its subject New York Times Walter single-handedly revived interest in the Titanic...an electrifying book John Maxtone-Graham, maritime historian and author Absolutely gripping and unputdownable David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Devotion, gallantry...Benjamin Guggenheim changing to evening clothes to meet death; Mrs. Isador Straus clinging to her husband, refusing to get in a lifeboat; Arthur Ryerson giving his life belt to his wife's maid...A book to remember Chicago Tribune Seamless and skilful...it's clear why this is many a researcher's Titanic bible Entertainment Weekly Enthralling from the first word to the last The Atlantic Monthly Moving and extremely well-documented Oxford Mail
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I would not hesitate to reccommend this book to anyone who was interested in the titanic. An excellent book that presents all the known facts in a clear understandable way. A must have book for anyone who wants facts.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Titanic - the 'unsinkable' ocean liner sailed on her maiden voyage in April 1912 from Southampton. She would never reach her destination. Thoroughly researched and packed with first hand accounts from survivors, this book is considered to be the benchmark by which all other books on the subject are judged. First published in 1954 and used as the basis for the film of the same title starring Kenneth Moore, Walter Lord painstakingly researched evidence from both the UK and US investigations into the tragedy, and tracked down and interviewed scores of survivors to produce a book which is packed with detail. He engrosses the reader as the events unfold and the tale races towards its shocking end, carefully weighing up often conflicting accounts and arriving at considered judgements which give a unique insight into the sinking. Arguments over the exact events that night continue to this day - read A Night to Remember and decide for yourself.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Walter Lord's "A Night to Remember" is a shocking blow-by-blow account of the Titanic's last night at sea. Lord has researched it well, and his writing style is fantastic. It is a very sobering book, and one that everybody should read at least once.
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A true classic
When I was about 15, I was completely obsessed with the Titanic (yep, that's the year the movie came out!), and I brought every book I could find about it. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Kat from The Aussie Zombie
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
IT WAS ENJOYABLE TO READ A TRUER ACCOUNT OF EVENTS THAT HAPPENEND THAT NIGHT WAS REALLY WELL WRITTEN ABOUT THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC I EXPECT THIS WILL BE THE CLOSEST TO THE TRUTH... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Angus Ross
The definitive account
First published in 1955 and based on interviews with survivors, A Night to Remember remains the definitive book on the sinking of the Titanic. Read more
Published 20 days ago by I. Barker
The Titanic: Beautiful But Deadly, Innovative But Ignorant
It's that idea of the ship as a microcosm of 1912 society, complete with all its prejudices and naivety, its sinking signifying the end of an era that captivates me. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Alex in Leeds
A night to remember - nothing is infallable
I read this in my teens and have found it just as good, if not better on re-reading now.
The style is impartial, which is by no means unfeeling, in fact it emphasises the... Read more
The style is impartial, which is by no means unfeeling, in fact it emphasises the... Read more
Published 24 days ago by hum&snap
A bit of a sinking feeling
I can't help but wonder if this book started the trend for focusing more on who was on the Titanic rather than what happened to her because the last quarter of the book (in the... Read more
Published 25 days ago by personal penguin
A Fascinating Read.
I downloaded this book to my kindle, and once started I could not put it down.
I can see why this book has never been out of print. Read more
I can see why this book has never been out of print. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Topsey T
Brilliant book! Chillingly sad, factual.
Absolutely the best book I have read about the sinking of the rms titanic. Chillingly sad . Tells you all about the night of April 12 1912 in great detail. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Emilyb1234
Definitive
Unless you have an interest in the technical details of the Titanic, this book covers the whole story in exceptionally readable style and without sentimentalising the tragedy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Clive A. H. Still
Best Titanic book I've read!
I have ready many books about the Titanic and I have really enjoyed this one. Even though it was published in 1956. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alan Mole
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