Towards midnight on a clear but moonless night, the Titanic struck an iceberg and was lost. Following the death of 1500 people, drowned in the freezing sea, legends proliferated and stories grew. They are presented in this text.
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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 graduate of Princeton University and Yale Law, Walter Lord served in England with the American intelligence service during the Second World War. His interest in the Titanic dates back to 1926 when, at ten years old, he persuaded his family to cross the Atlantic on the Olympic, sister ship to the doomed ocean liner. Lord was renowned for his knowledge of the Titanic catastrophe, serving as consultant to director James Cameron during the filming of Titanic. A Night to Remember was published in 1955 and has never been out of print. Walter Lord died in 2002.
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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
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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.
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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 Good read
So well put together that you almost question that it is all fact! I can recommend this book to anyone, there is no rubbishy fiction woven into this telling of a famous tragic... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Hilary
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Titanic
I enjoyed this book. It is full of little interesting nuggets that you haven't heard before. Many longstanding perceived truths are also uncovered to be myth.
Published 1 month ago by Gladys Friday
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Very Good
Loved the film and the book was very good. The book showed how the people reacted to the final moments of the titanic's sinking.
Published 2 months ago by Linda Troop
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The classic, but not so good on Kindle...
I got this on Kindle - I suspect the printed book is better as it probably has photos/diagrams etc. which would bring the book more to life. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Katya
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Excellent account of survivors stories
Walter Lord can still grip a reader after nearly 60 years have passed since its release; brilliant read and well researched on his part. Read more
Published 2 months ago by K. Bonnar
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A good easy read
Nothing new as its an old classic but yeah its OK.
I suppose I expected more but it is what it is a straightforward account of the sinking.
I suppose I expected more but it is what it is a straightforward account of the sinking.
Published 4 months ago by S Flood
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Brilliant book!
Really fills the gaps, having seen the sensational emotional side of the story in the films ... would highly recommend.
Published 4 months ago by Patricia Williams
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A must read for all!
I read the book first as an e-book, and almost immediately ordered a paperback copy. I just wanted to have the book on my bookshelf, you know. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Athena
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An excellent book.
This is a fascinating and well-written book which ranks very high (if not first) among the many books written about the sinking of the Titanic. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Margaret
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A Great True-Life Tragedy
The loss of the Titanic was one of history's tragic events - the scale circumstances and horror of which caught and have retained the public's imagination ever since. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Archbold Jake
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