Description: This passionate yet balanced narrative explores every facet of the "Titanic's" history, including her spectacular conception in an Irish shipyard and the ambitious attempts to salvage her. Drawn from primary sources and period accounts, this new narrative puts the disaster into historical context and will serve as an essential historical resource for scholars of "Titanic" lore. photos.
Review Quotes:
Tucson Citizen, 2/28/12
"Provides even more depth to a story we think we already know."
Hudson Valley News, 3/21/12
"This author's description of the boarding of the lifeboats is detailed and fascinating."
"[Butler's] focus on detail provides fascinating bits of information...His combination of intimate detail, accurate narration and effective personalization of the tragedy remains as compelling today as at the time of the book's original release."
"The Bookworm Sez" (nationally syndicated column), 4/1"Nicely updated" Politics & Patriotism (blog), 4/9
"Written in a calm respectful narrative style that's easy to read."
Acadiana LifeStyle, April 2012
"Even if you thought you knew all there is to know about this tragedy, you will be surprised at recently discovered facts revealed in the new postscript and foreword updated by the author."