Arthur Henry Rostron was the captain of Carpathia; the ship that came to the rescue of the distressed Titanic; rescuing over 700 survivors. Following the rescue; Rostron became the most celebrated and decorated master mariner of his generation; winning; among other awards; a Congressional Gold Medal. Following the Titanic rescue; Rostron served throughout the First World War; commanding the Cunard liner Mauretania; first as a hospital ship and then as a troop ship. Using original documents; newspapers; contemporary publications; and memoirs; Captain of the Carpathia considers Rostron's life and seafaring in his era; from his early days rounding Cape Horn in sail to his retirement as commodore of the Cunard Line. The book explores Rostron's seafaring life; using it as a platform to discuss the wider history in which he was involved; including the evolution of the transatlantic passenger trade and some of the celebrated ships on which he served and commanded. While scholarly in research and citation; the text is an engaging and accessible narrative for an interested lay audience. The Titanic disaster continues to fascinate the public a century later. This is the first book-length biography written about Rostron.
#1257795 in Books 2007-02-12 2007-05-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .80 x 5.44l; .95 #File Name: 1842777459304 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Collection of Essays depicting the Lives of Iraqui women before; during; and after the war.By P. CurranThis poignant collection of essays is crammed full of information - so don't be surprised if you need to make another pass! It is rich and haunting and a worthy read. You will come away with an elevated knowledge for sure! This book was part of a class on Gender and Activism and it is one of the best textbook choices I have come across. And as a senior in my final semester (YEA!); I think that certainly speaks volume as to it's worth.Through it's myriad essays; the reader is transported into another world. An unexpected world. And you will walk away with a new perspective on the war; our role in it; and how gender; class; and race all come together to create an individual experience.Highly recommend for anyone interested in war; politics; and activism!
