英文原版 Henry and Mudge 亨利和玛吉Ready to read L2 分级阅读6册 进口原版

On April 14, 1912, the Titanic sank, taking with it more than 1,500 lives. While much has been written about the ship's demise and those who perished, very little has been focused on the hundreds of survivors. In Shadow of the Titanic, Andrew Wilson offers a fascinating account of how these survivors coped in the aftermath of the disaster. Using archival research and interviews with family members, Wilson reveals the different ways that survivors were affected by the sinking of the Titanic. Some used their experience to propel themselves onto fame and fortune, while others were wracked with guilt and refused to acknowledge they had been there. Still others were so mentally damaged by the experience that they took their own lives years later. Throughout the book, Wilson brings to life the stories of both well-known and lesser-known survivors, providing a moving and important glimpse into the human toll of the Titanic disaster. From the wealthy Bruce Ismay, who controversially survived by boarding a lifeboat early in the evacuation, to the Navartil brothers, who were traveling under assumed names because they were being abducted by their father, the survivors of the Titanic faced a wide range of challenges and struggles in the aftermath of the disaster. Overall, Shadow of the Titanic is a beautifully written and deeply moving book that sheds new light on one of the most famous disasters in history. Wilson's careful research and attention to detail make this an important and compelling addition to any reader's collection.