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112 pp.
| Twenty-First Century |
November, 2011 |
LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-6756-7$33.26
(3)
YA
An introduction describing the earliest moments of an emergency that would become historic tragedy opens this meticulously researched Titanic account that focuses on the event's lesser-known details and devotes ample coverage to its aftermath. Frequent sidebars that further zoom in on small stories within larger ones, striking historical photographs and period illustrations, and extensive back matter complement McPherson's engaging prose. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.