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The Wreck Of The Medusa: The Most Famous Sea Disaster Of The Nineteenth Century
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The Wreck Of The Medusa Is A Spellbinding Account Of The Most Famous Shipwreck Before The Titanic, A Tragedy That Riled A Nation And Inspired Thodore Gricaults Magnificent Painting The Raft Of The Medusa . In June 1816, The Flagship Of A French Expedition To Repossess A Colony In Senegal From The British Set Sail. She Never Arrived At Her Destination; Her Incompetent Captain Hugo De Chaumareys, Ignoring Telltale Signs Of Shallow Waters, Plowed The Ship Into A Famously Treacherous Sandbar. A Privileged Few Claimed The Lifeboats While 146 Men And One Woman Were Herded Aboard A Makeshift Raft And Set Adrift. Without A Compass Or Many Provisions, Hit By A Vicious Storm The First Night, And Exposed To Sweltering Heat During The Following Days, The Group Set Upon Each Other: Mayhem, Mutiny, And Murder Ensued. When Rescue Arrived Thirteen Days Later Only Fifteen Were Alive. Meanwhile, Those In The Boats Who Made It To Shore Undertook A Dangerous Twohundredmile Slog Through The Desert. Among The Handful Of Survivors From The Raft Were Two Men Whose Written Account Of The Fiasco Became A Bestseller That Rocked Frances Political Foundations And Provided Graphic Fodder For Gricaults Worldfamous Painting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Wreck of the Medusa'? A: 'The Wreck of the Medusa' recounts the true story of a shipwreck in 1816, where a French expedition ship ran aground, leading to a dramatic survival struggle among the survivors on a makeshift raft.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jonathan Miles.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Wreck of the Medusa'? A: 'The Wreck of the Medusa' has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Wreck of the Medusa' published? A: The book was published on October 10, 2007.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Wreck of the Medusa' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Wreck of the Medusa'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of tragedy, survival, human nature, and the impact of a historical maritime disaster.
- Q: What historical event inspired this book? A: The book is inspired by the wreck of the French ship Medusa, which is one of the most infamous maritime disasters of the nineteenth century.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes? A: 'The Wreck of the Medusa' can be used for educational purposes, especially in history or literature courses focusing on maritime disasters or 19th-century events.