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review 2022-01-03 16:22
Titanic. Destination Disaster. The Legends and the Reality
Titanic. Destination Disaster. The Legends and the Reality - Charles A. Haas,John P. Eaton

Na przestrzeni dekad dziewiczy rejs liniowca Titanic stał się przedmiotem wielu dyskusji, sporów ale też fascynacji wielu ludzi. W książce "Titanic Destination. The Legends and the Reality" autorzy podejmują próbę odpowiedzi na wiele pytań związanych z katastrofą. Czy można było jej uniknąć? Czy zawinił ludzki błąd, czy może od początku musiało się zdarzyć to, co nieuchronne, a Titanic miał nigdy nie dopłynąć do Nowego Jorku, gdyż takie było jego przeznaczenie?

 

W książce mamy obraz katastrofy widziany między innymi oczami dzieci, które przyglądały się agonii statku z perspektywy szalup oraz tych, którzy ocaleli. Przeczytamy o orkiestrze grającej do końca i spekulacjach co do tytułu ostatniego zagranego utworu, ale przede wszystkim przyjrzymy się tym najbardziej wstrząsającym relacjom, opisującym tragedię krok po kroku: od chwil na niedługo przed uderzeniem w górę lodową, przez moment kolizji i wydarzenia następujące po nim, aż po zatonięcie rufy Titanica.

 

W kolejnych rozdziałach dowiemy się jak inne statki (w tym Carpathia) dowiedziały się o katastrofie i kiedy rozpoczęła się akcja ratunkowa. Przeczytamy o historii Harland & Wolff oraz krótko o innych statkach z linii White Star Line, o budowie Titanica i bliźniaczego Olympica; zwodowaniu Titanica i pierwszym kursie do portu Southampton, z którego miał on wypłynąć 10 kwietnia 1912 roku w swój pierwszy i zarazem ostatni rejs.

 

Przyglądamy się też prominentnym pasażerom statku, takim jak między innymi: John Jacob Astor z małżonką, małżeństwo Duff-Gordon, czy też Benjamin Guggenheim, Molly Brown...

 

Końcowe rozdziały książki przedstawiają przebieg wielu obrad, procesów dotyczących katastrofy, mających na celu dochodzenie jak doszło do zderzenia z górą lodową oraz znalezienie osób winnych tragedii. Ostatni rozdział dotyczy odkrycia wraku Titanica oraz przedmiotów, które wraz z nim zatonęły. Autorzy zastanawiają się tu: czy eksplorowanie wraku jest naruszeniem spokoju zmarłych oraz gdzie jest granica pomiędzy pasją i chęcią historycznych odkryć, a byciem "hieną cmentarną"?

 

W książce zamieszczono sporo czarno-białych fotografii oraz parę kolorowych zdjęć. Dzięki nim czytelnik może lepiej przyjrzeć się na przykład opisywanym postaciom lub miejscom, o których jest mowa w tekście (między innymi port Southampton, port Cherbourg). Fotografie wraku, artefaktów i pamiątek po Titanicu potęgują odbiór książki.

 

Na końcu książki mamy cztery dodatki, dzięki którym można porównać parametry Titanica, Mauretanii oraz statku United States, obejrzeć fotografie pomników i miejsc stworzonych dla upamiętnienia tragedii i pasażerów, którzy odeszli na dno razem ze statkiem, kalendarium oraz przebieg tragedii "dzień po dniu", "godzina po godzinie" oraz położenie statku w chwili tonięcia i obecne położenie wraku.

 

Książka jest interesująca, polecam zwłaszcza miłośnikom tematu. Warto się z nią zapoznać. Jest ona wydana także w Polsce pod tytułem: "Titanic. Nieuchronna katastrofa. Legendy i rzeczywistość", Wydawnictwo: Gord, 1998 rok.

 

Opinia opublikowana na moim blogu:

https://literackiepodrozebooki.blogspot.com/2022/01/titanic-destination-disaster-legends.html

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review 2019-09-28 15:38
A good introduction to "the Great Pacificator"
Henry Clay and the Art of American Politics - Clement Eaton

Though the antebellum era in American history is sometimes called the "Age of Jackson," a strong case could be made that the dominant political figure of the era wasn't Andrew Jackson but his longtime opponent Henry Clay. In a political career that stretched over the first half of the 19th century, Clay served as a state legislator, United States Congressman, Secretary of State, and United States Senator, earning the nicknames "the Great Pacificator" for the series of compromises he crafted in order to maintain sectional peace and harmony. Yet Clay failed in his three attempts to gain the highest political office in the land, and died on the eve of the unraveling of all of his efforts over the national schism created by slavery.

 

Clay has not wanted for biographers, with the result being that there are many fine books available about his life and career. Yet it is difficult to find a better introduction to the man than Clement Eaton. A distinguished historian of the antebellum South, Eaton's command of the era is on full display in this book, which manages to encapsulate both Clay's life and his times in just two hundred pages. As the title indicates, Eaton sees Clay as an artist in his ability to reconcile the often conflicting interests of an increasingly divergent nation, an ability he credits to Clay's ability to craft deals and sell them through his political abilities. Yet Eaton also identifies a change in Clay from rising young Westerner to a member of the sociopolitical elite that ran counter to the rising democratic sentiment of the era, and likely played a role in his failure to win the presidency. While Eaton's analysis begs for more elaboration than is possible in the space available, his book remains an excellent starting point for anyone seeking to learn about his charming subject, who dominated American politics in a way that few others have since.

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review 2019-08-19 07:29
4 Star Blue Blood
Blue Blood for Life - Stacy Eaton

 

Kristin is happier than she’s been in a long time and her new status in life has her solving crimes faster and better than she ever could before. Although, her life with Alex is having a bit of trouble due to her reluctance to complete the transition. Then her two worlds collide when Alex goes missing and she’s having to deal with the emotions that are threatening to overwhelm her. Her house is filling up with people who want to help her, a strawberry blond woman appears at all the wrong times and Trent and Gabe have entered the picture to help with the search.

 

Kirsten’s life has become even more complicated with some stunning twists and turns that readers certainly don’t see coming. Secrets are revealed, bad guys seem to be abundant and while Alex missing, the other guys in her life seem determine to help her in a way that will either prove to be a great thing or prove to destroy her life with Alex. Emotions run high and are quite turbulent throughout this story and readers can’t help be become caught up in all the turmoil. This series definitely has to read in sequence to get the full understanding of what’s happening and to get the most enjoyment, but one thing is for certain, this fast paced plot never has a dull moment as the passions and chemistry explode and the danger escalates throughout this exhilarating and life altering story.

 

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review 2019-08-19 07:15
4 Star Pulse
The Pulse of Blue Blood - Stacy Eaton

 

This short story needs to be read after the first book and while is quite short it provides additional and pivotal information that gives insight into the whole Calista / Kristen life and the romance with Julian and Alexander which help understand her character better and why she feels the way she does about both of the men while ensuring that readers can fully understand and enjoy the following books.

 

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review 2019-08-19 07:02
4 Blue Stars
My Blood Runs Blue - Stacy Eaton

 

Even though her job with the Fawn Hollow Township police keeps her busy, Officer Kristin Greene has always felt that something was missing from her life. While investigation a homicide where a young woman’s throat was brutally ripped out, she’s thrown into a world she never knew existed and when Julian and Alexander crash into her life, she finds herself being pulled into a love triangle that been going on longer than she’s been alive.

 

The characters are quite strong, forceful and easily grab the readers’ attention from the get go and the chemistry that Kristin feels for both Julian and Alex sizzles with lots of heat that readers can practically feel singeing the pages but the love triangle relationship is quite complicated and messy which has lots of turbulent emotions flowing from the pages along with all the turmoil from other aspects of the book, like the discovery of the paranormal, the learning of a past Kirstin had new clue of and the investigation of a serial killer that has Kirstin in his sights.

 

The author has created a fascinating vampire world with her unique elements that make for refreshing change in this fast paced, engaging and suspenseful story. This story also flip flops between pov which can be a bit annoying but provides insight that proves essential to the characters and their emotions throughout this complex romance. The plot thickens and the intrigue builds with twists and turns that keeps the readers glued to the pages and wanting to know more, please be prepared for the HFN as this story continues.

 

 

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