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The Loss of the S. S. Titanic Its Story and Its Lessons Kindle Edition

by Lawrence Beesley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Lawrence Beesley (1878-1967) retired from his position as a science teacher in England when, at age thirty-four, he boarded the S.S. Titanic to go for a holiday in the States. He had been recently widowed and left at home his young son. His account of the epic disaster is widely regarded as one of the fairest and most comprehensive of its kind. Beesley was later portrayed in the classic Titanic film A NIGHT TO REMEMBER.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004UJ2FNM
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 342 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 122 pages
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding Survivor Account of Titanic
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Outstanding Survivor Account of Titanic
Lawrence Beesley (31 December 1877 - 14 February 1967) was a Science teacher, journalist and author who was a survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. His book gives a knowledgeable and intelligent account of the events leading up to and following the loss of the Titanic from a personal point of view. His descriptions of other passengers bring to life many shipmates who did not survive. His social observations and many of his suggestions are as meaningful today as they were when he wrote them within months of the disaster.Unfortunately, the Kindle book contains none of the images from the original text. I have uploaded a photo from Wikipedia identified as "Lawrence Beesley in the Gymnastics Room of the Titanic." It may be the photo referred to in Chapter 1.
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Carolina Bookhound
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR TITANIC BUFFS!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016
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The story of the Titanic captivated my imagination when I was a young boy. I have read countless books on this tragic event. Many of these books made reference to an account of that night written by Lawrence Beesley, one of the survivors. I always wanted to read his book, but was not able to obtain a copy until now. I know that the word is over-used in society today, but I will have to say that this book is absolutely AWESOME! His many human interest stories will touch your heart. Like that of the charming young boy who was the elevator operator that Beesley often chatted with, but never saw again after the ship went down. His description of the screams heard in the distance from the life boats after the ship took its final plunge literally brought a lump to my throat. Beesley, a science teacher on holiday, had a readable writing style. His love of science and technology is evident in some passages, but not to the extent that it detracts from his story. Even this retired history teacher did not find them boring. Since the book was written a few months after the disaster, it does contain some errors. For example, Beesley refuted the claim made by some survivors that the ship broke in half as it was sinking. The discovery of the wreckage in the 1980s proved that it did indeed break apart. You will find his account of the demeanor of the passengers and crew in the face of calamity inspiring. I have read other Titanic survivors' stories, and many many of them are excellent, but few have impressed me like this one did.Read this short book if you have any interest in the Titanic. You will not be disappointed!
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Thomas O. Phippen
4.0 out of 5 stars Good First Hand Account for Titanic Buffs
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2017
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This is a great read for Titanic enthusiasts. I'd say it's best meant for people with intermediate or advanced knowledge of the Titanic' s story. Keep in mind this was written in 1912 only weeks after the sinking, so modern day discoveries/evidence were not yet unveiled (like proof of the ship's breaking in two, which Mr. Beasley contests it sunk in tact - and his suggestions for post maritime law changes, which hadn't quite yet been put into place), to a certain degree you need to put yourself back 105 years. It's good to hear an account from a well educated man, a science professor, so soon after the event while the memory is so fresh (as opposed to elders recollecting events from so many decades later, when they were a child). Mr. Beasley takes you on a journey from setting sail, through the collision, evacuation, and rescue on the Carpathia. You almost feel like you are there; and while there are many well put together and interesting documentaries, it doesn't take you on a journey a read like this can do. I was on the verge of giving this a five star rating, but decided on four because this is a view from one perspective, and at times Mr. Beasley seems pretty well set of how things transpired, another witness might give a slightly different point of view (he does note this however). All in all, devote your time into reading this, it's well worth it!
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Russell J. Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, first-hand account
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2019
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Lawrence Beesley’s The Loss of the S.S. Titanic: Its Story and Its Lessons is a fascinating book and a must-read for those who are addicted to anything Titanic, as I am. Beesley was an actual passenger on the doomed ship, and he wrote this account only a few months after the sinking. Beesley writes from experience and from interviewing the saved passengers and Titanic crew on the rescue ship Carpathia. His writing is concise, and unlike what one might find from a book written in the early twentieth century, Beesley’s book moves along quickly and isn’t anchored by flowery speech. This is not to say it is unscholarly. Beesley peppers the narrative with quotes from poets and other writers. But ultimately, we are enthralled by his account, and readers get insight into how it truly was on that fateful night, rather than the sensational accounts of newspapers of the time and movies made through the decades. This is a book that should be read, not only by Titanic enthusiasts, but also by anyone who wants answers as to how such a disaster could have happened and how it could have been prevented.
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Kaleigh
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and timely account by someone who was there.
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
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Truely amazing story from one of the survivors- written in 1912 just months after the disaster. Beesley was educated (Cambridge) as a science teacher and his observations and analysis are insightful although imperfect - Beesley strongly disbelieved other's accounts about the ship breaking in half, which of course was proved when the wreck was discovered. On the other hand the clear intelligent account looks at the disaster from a number of perspectives - some based on personal and published interviews of others present. Interestingly, he ends with an analysis of ways future occurances might be avoided including an idea that prefigured sonar using mechanically induced sound waves and early hydrophones.
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AvidReader418
3.0 out of 5 stars Good historical perspective
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2012
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This is great for the obvious reason that the writer was a Titantic survivor and wrote it within weeks of the experience. Like many I have harbored a mini Titantic obsession and so love learning new things about it. That being said I am also an avid reader who reads for the enjoyment and the crafting of the story. Understandably, the writing style is dated which is fine. The beginning two thirds of the book I would give four stars just based on the interest I have for the Titantic. The last part of the story is spent commenting on the social aspects of the sinking, which to the writer were new and innovative thoughts regarding how the sea industry should be run, but to the reader is likely a foregone conclusion since many if not all of the issues brought forth were taken care of since the disaster. I also found some of the writer's comments regarding other more fantastical accounts by other Titantic survivors of the last moments on the ship and how the ship went down rather obnoxious in their disregard as complete untruth. Although I'm sure there were many false stories given by Titantic survivors the stance that he is the arbitrator of the final truth of what happened on board and to the Titantic was an arrogant tone that I think disregarded the likelihood that maybe others might have a different story to tell that could be just as accurate to them. Overall worth the read, but I would feel free to skim.
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Ck
5.0 out of 5 stars Customer service = 5 stars! Smaller than average font didn't work my eyes.
Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2023
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The intersecting light black (maybe even grey) font + smaller than average font didn't work for my eyes. But five stars are owed to customer service. I bought a magnifying glass on Amazon (please see photos), but it didn't really help as you have to move it from side to side. Maybe a flat square page-size magnifying glass would work. Customer service = 5 stars! With a lot of light, I think it would work for most middle-aged/aging eyes (for far-sighted people).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Customer service = 5 stars! Smaller than average font didn't work my eyes.
Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2023
The intersecting light black (maybe even grey) font + smaller than average font didn't work for my eyes. But five stars are owed to customer service. I bought a magnifying glass on Amazon (please see photos), but it didn't really help as you have to move it from side to side. Maybe a flat square page-size magnifying glass would work. Customer service = 5 stars! With a lot of light, I think it would work for most middle-aged/aging eyes (for far-sighted people).
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Mrs M L Orwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2024
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Great book. Very interesting insight into the experience.
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Kari Saunders
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, a well deserved addition to any 'Titanic' library
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2012
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Having read the 'must have' book on the Titanic, Walter Lord's 'A Night to Remeber' I was looking for further books that delt with the experiences of the survivors and this is one of the books that Lord mentions he used during his research.

It was written not long after the actual incident, is well written and I really feel that Beesley tried to write this without landing the blame on any one or group of people. His main aim was to try and relay the facts so far as he could ascertain them at the time.

A lovely snapshot of the class system and 'stiff upper lip' attitude that was all pervasive at the time.

If you are interested in the story of the Titanic, how people behave in a crisis or the class system and life before the the first world war I can highly recommend this book.
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billb
3.0 out of 5 stars loss of s.s. titanic by lawrence beesley
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2012
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I was disappointed in this book because the text refers to several diagrams none of which are included!! Infact, there are no diagrams or illustrations included at all. I would have expected to have been told of these omissions prior to purchase. I await your comment with interest.
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bebe
5.0 out of 5 stars surviving the titanic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2022
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Lawrence beesley has an amazing command of the human mind, his never failing observation of what truly happened and his detail of the ship and total facts are amazing.
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