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102 pp.
| Walker |
May, 2003 |
TradeISBN 0-8027-8846-7$$22.95
|
LibraryISBN 0-8027-8847-5$$23.85
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4-6
This is a riveting account of the ill-fated 1915 voyage of the British luxury liner, sunk by a German submarine. Relying on original sources and interviews, Preston focuses on the experiences of four young survivors (and one adult). This book effectively juxtaposes daily life on a steamship, the conditions on a cramped submarine, and the horrific aftermath of the torpedo attack. Black-and-white maps, diagrams, archival photos. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2003