James camerons 1997 titanic movie is a smash hit, but walter lords 1955 classic remains in some ways unsurpassed. Nathaniel philbrick is the new york times bestselling author of sea of glory and in the heart. A night to remember is a 1955 nonfiction book by walter lord that depicts the sinking of the rms titanic on 15 april 1912. Some sacrificed their lives, while others fought like animals. The main characters of this non fiction, historical story are.
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The classic minutebyminute account of the sinking of the titanic, in a 50th anniversary edition with a new introduction by nathaniel philbrick. At first, no one but the lookout recognized the sound. Publication date 1997 topics titanic steamship, shipwrecks. A night to remember by lord, walter, 1917publication date 1955. Home a night to remember walter lord 9780805077643. Walter lord is the author of several bestselling works of history, including a night to remember, the recreation of the sinking of the titanic.
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