As
detailed a history of the life and death of this fine vessel,
as riveting an account of her final moments and as heartfelt
a respect for the tragedy you will not find anywhere else. The
pages of this book pull you back across the churning waters
of time and place you on the deck of Empress of Ireland
as she sets sail on her final voyage. Introducing you to passengers
and crew, getting to know them personally and forcing you to
wonder if they will live or die in the tragic hours ahead. A
spellbinding minute by minute account of the last fourteen minutes
as the Empress sank quickly after the collision captivates
you. You will simply be unable to put this book down and when
you have finished, you will know Empress like you know
no other vessel.
David Zeni's Forgotten Empress should be standard material
for anyone wishing to learn more about the Canadian Pacific
Line's flagship, the tales of her adventurous captain, Henry
Kendall, and the details of her sinking, the aftermath and her
continuing legacy that today still haunts the waters of the
St. Lawrence River in northern Quebec and lingers in the hearts
and souls of everyone who has heard her name and learned her
story.
Forgotten Empress can be purchased at www.OverSeasBooks.com
UPDATE! Forgotten Empress: New Edition is now available through
Avid
Publications
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