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The Wreck of the Medusa: The Most Famous Sea Disaster of the Nineteenth Century,Used
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The Wreck of the Medusa is Jonathan Miles's spellbinding account of the most famous shipwreck before the Titanic. Drawing on contemporaneously published accounts and journals of survivors, Miles brilliantly reconstructs the illfated voyage and the events that inspired Theodore Gericault's magnificent painting The Raft of the Medusa.In July of 1816, the French frigate Medusa, bound for the Senegalese port colony of Saint Louis under the command of an incompetent royalist captain, hit a famously treacherous reef. In the chaos that ensued, the commander and a privileged few claimed the lifeboats. The rest were herded onto 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.Two survivors' written account of the tragedy became an international best seller that exposed farreaching corruption in Restoration France. The scandal inspired a young artist, Theodore Gericault, whose iconic depiction of suffering and hope won first prize at the Salon of 1819 and captivated viewers in the Louvre for centuries to come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Wreck of the Medusa' about? A: 'The Wreck of the Medusa' is a historical account by Jonathan Miles detailing the infamous shipwreck of the French frigate Medusa in 1816. It explores the tragic events, survival struggles, and the subsequent scandal that gripped France.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Wreck of the Medusa' is Jonathan Miles, who reconstructs the shipwreck's events using survivor accounts and historical documentation.
- Q: What are the main themes in the book? A: The main themes in 'The Wreck of the Medusa' include survival, human desperation, and the impact of incompetence. It also addresses corruption in Restoration France and the influence of art on society.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'The Wreck of the Medusa' was published on November 1, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Wreck of the Medusa' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book considered a new or used item? A: The book is listed as a new item.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Wreck of the Medusa' is illustrated.
- Q: What category does the book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Africa.
- Q: Can you provide details about the shipwreck incident? A: The Medusa shipwreck occurred when the frigate hit a reef, leading to chaos where the captain and some crew escaped in lifeboats while others were left on a makeshift raft, resulting in severe struggles for survival.