The Lusitania's Last Voyage by Jr. Charles Emelius Lauriat
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About this eBook
| Author | Lauriat, Charles Emelius, Jr., 1874-1937 |
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| LoC No. | 15025328 |
| Title |
The Lusitania's Last Voyage Being a narrative of the torpedoing and sinking of the R. M. S. Lusitania by a German submarine off the Irish coast, May 7, 1915 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Lusitania's Last Voyage" by Charles E. Lauriat, Jr. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative details the tragic sinking of the RMS Lusitania after being torpedoed by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland in May 1915. As one of the survivors, Lauriat provides a firsthand account of the chaotic events on board during the attack, emphasizing the confusion, courage, and desperate efforts to save lives amid the catastrophe. The beginning of the book introduces the serene setting aboard the Lusitania shortly before the disaster, evoking a sense of normalcy during the passenger's crossing from New York. As the journey progresses, Lauriat recounts an ordinary day aboard the ship, noting the ship's slow speed and the unusual weather conditions. However, this calm is shattered as the torpedo strikes, leading to panic and confusion among the passengers and crew. Lauriat's account is vivid and detailed, capturing his observations and actions in the aftermath of the explosion, showcasing his determination to help others while he navigates the dire situation unfolding around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Lusitania (Steamship) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53251 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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