The complete story of the tragic loss of the passenger steamer City of Columbus. In the early hours of January 18th, 1884, the majestic steamship ran aground on the treacherous Devil's Bridge rocks and reef off the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah, Massachusetts near Martha's Vineyard. Of the 45 officers and 87 passengers, only 17 crew and 12 passengers made it back to land, making this shipwreck one of the worst ocean disasters of all time. Reporter George Hough spent years following this story, tracking down survivors and ...
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The complete story of the tragic loss of the passenger steamer City of Columbus. In the early hours of January 18th, 1884, the majestic steamship ran aground on the treacherous Devil's Bridge rocks and reef off the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah, Massachusetts near Martha's Vineyard. Of the 45 officers and 87 passengers, only 17 crew and 12 passengers made it back to land, making this shipwreck one of the worst ocean disasters of all time. Reporter George Hough spent years following this story, tracking down survivors and witnesses to piece together the horrific details and tragic mistakes to uncover the mystery of the disaster on Devil's Bridge.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 138 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Octavo, softbound, v, 127 pp. Very Good, with light foxing (age darkened spotting) to endpapers, and slight wear to covers. From Introduction: It is most fitting that the first full account of the loss of the steamer City of Columbus should be written by a newspaperman who grew up close by the scene, because the story of the tragedy was one of the big news stories of the day...Now, through the pages which follow, we have not only a complete record of the event but one written by a man who has spent years of feeling out its mysteries and balancing its facts...Thus, we have, as if dredged from the depths of the past, the complete record of Disaster on Devil's Bridge.
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Good. 8vo; 146 pp; owner's book stamp inside frt cover, edges slightly faded else g No. 42; Always Delivery Confirmation. 35 Years Fast Excellent Service. We Know How To Pack Books.
