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Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy Of The Steamboat General Slocum
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There Were Few Experienced Swimmers Among Over 1,300 Lower East Side Residents Who Boarded The General Slocum On June 15, 1904. It Shouldnt Have Mattered Since The Steamship Was Only Chartered For Alanguid Excursion From Manhattan To Long Island Sound. But A Fire Erupted Minutes Into The Trip, Forcing Hundreds Of Terrified Passengers Into The Water. By The Time The Captain Found A Safe Shore For Landing, 1,021 Had Perished. It Was New Yorks Deadliest Tragedy Prior To September 11, 2001.The Only Book Available On This Compelling Chapter In The Citys History, Ship Ablaze Draws On Firsthand Accounts To Examine Why The Death Toll Was So High, How The City Responded, And Why This Event Failed To Achieve The Infamy Of The Titanics 1912 Demise Or The1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Masterfully Capturing Both The Horror Of The Event And Heroism Of Men, Women, And Children Who Faced Crumbling Life Jackets And Inaccessible Lifeboats As The Inferno Quickly Spread, Historian Edward T. Odonnell Spotlights An Important Incident With Which Most Americans Are Unfamiliar. Enhanced By Moving Photographs, Ship Ablaze Brings To Life A Bygone Community While Honoring The Victims Of That Forgotten Day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum'? A: 'Ship Ablaze' focuses on the tragic events surrounding the General Slocum steamboat fire that occurred on June 15, 1904, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 passengers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Ship Ablaze' is Edward T. O'Donnell, a historian who examines this significant yet lesser-known chapter in American history.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Ship Ablaze' consists of 352 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the event and its aftermath.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New,' ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Ship Ablaze' is available in a hardcover binding, offering durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Ship Ablaze' published? A: 'Ship Ablaze' was published on June 10, 2003.
- Q: What features enhance the reading experience of this book? A: The book includes moving photographs that enhance the narrative and provide visual context to the events described.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with this historical event? A: Yes, 'Ship Ablaze' is designed to be accessible for readers who may not be familiar with the General Slocum tragedy, providing background and context throughout.
- Q: What genre does 'Ship Ablaze' belong to? A: 'Ship Ablaze' falls under the 'State & Local' category, focusing on a specific historical event in New York City.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the factors that contributed to the high death toll, the city's response, and the personal stories of those affected by the tragedy.