R.M.S. Titanic
April of 1912 is well remembered for the sinking and disappearance of the "unsinkable" ship. However, it was early September of 1985 when she was found, having remained deep asleep beneath the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Below, you will find books available at the Library that cover the R.M.S. Titanic.
The Titanic by Lisa J. Amstutz
Examines the exploration and study of the Titanic's wreck. The book explores the ship's sinking, traces its discovery and scientific investigation and discusses future study and conservation efforts.
Titanic: The Tragedy That Shook the World: One Century Later by the editors of Life
There has never been a disaster that so captivates the human imagination as that of the sinking of the Titanic. Now, on the 100th anniversary of "the night to remember," LIFE revisits this awesome human drama. This oversized, deluxe book includes archival photography, past reporting in LIFE and the modern-day explorations of Robert Ballard and others that inspired the James Cameron film.
Titanic: the Myths and Legacy of a Disaster by Roger and June Carwright
An exploration of why the legacy of the Titanic persists in procedures, building regulation, navigational practice, statues, poems, novels, movies and even a musical.
Titanic: One Newspaper, Seven Days, and the Truth That Shocked the World by Stephen W. Hines
The Titanic was the greatest ocean liner ever built and the news of its sinking 5 days into its maiden voyage shocked the world. Captivated by the tragedy, audiences turned to the trusted Daily Telegraph hoping to find answers to questions of how the "unsinklable ship" could have ever gone down. Misinformation and erroneous reports of what exactly happened to the Titanic were numerous, and it was up to the Telegraph reporters to determine the truth. Focused entirely on media clippings and reporting from the time of the tragedy, "Titanic" is a ripped-from-the-headlines account of the sinking of the world's largest ship.
A Rare Titanic Family: the Caldwells' Story of Survival by Julie Hedgepeth Williams
Of the families that boarded the unsinkable Titanic in 1912, only a fourth stayed together during the sinking and arrived safely in New York. Albert and Sylvia Caldwell and their 10-month-old son, Alden, were one of those rare Titanic families. Author Julie Williams draws on first-person accounts from her great-Uncle Albert and extensive research to tell the fascinating story of the young family who were saved by a combination of luck, pluck, Albert's outgoing nature, Sylvia's illness, and Alden's helplessness.
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