Description:
This book pieces together the story of the Valencia and her tragic end, weaving together not just the threads of the ill-fated voyage itself, but also relevant contextual history.
Review Quotes:
"Scher is a natural storyteller. He weaves together survivor accounts, newspaper clippings, official reports, and local lore into a narrative that is not only compelling, but also devastating. . . . Ship of Lost Souls is a compelling, compassionate, and cautionary tale-one that deserves a place on the shelf alongside other great maritime narratives. Whether you are a seasoned sailor, a student of naval history, or just someone who enjoys a well-told story, Scher's book offers something rare: a human-scale disaster that changed the course of maritime policy. And in telling it, he ensures that the Valencia and those lost on board her are not forgotten."