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Author | : Ken Zurski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 425 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781937484057 |
On the night of July 5, 1918, a steamboat named "Columbia, " returning from a moonlight excursion, collapsed and sank in the middle of the Illinois River. Of the nearly 500 passengers on board that night, most were from the town of Pekin. Eighty-seven people lost their lives in the disaster. The rest were left to tell their stories of fortitude and survival. The worst maritime accident in the history of the Illinois River, the wreck of the "Columbia" is a mostly forgotten tragedy today. Ken Zurski's gripping account follows the compelling true story from the moment the captain sensed a problem, to the horror of the cries and screams in the night, to the courageous actions of the rescue and recovery workers, and ultimately to the pursuit by law enforcement officials to find truth and justice. One town in particular found itself reeling from a sudden and devastating loss of life, an immense communal grief, and a frustrating search for answers that never truly came. PRAISE FOR 'THE WRECK OF THE COLUMBIA' "A stirring account of the tragedy." "An authoritative source on the wreck." "A solid job of stringing together narrative accounts of that fatal night." "Plenty of fascinating personal vignettes." "Both instructive and entertaining." "-Peoria Journal Star and PJStar.com" "Grabs the reader by the life jacket and sweeps them along as the horrific night unfolds." "Played in my head almost as if I were witnessing the events and hearing the conversations." "Spot on...historical perfection." "A literary buffet...Fascinating tidbits of facts and information." "A hit!" "-50+ News and Views" "A captivating and readable style. This book was hard to put down." "A broad-ranging and probing look at the disaster, vividly bringing it back to life." "A great read!" "-East Peoria-Times Observer"
Author | : Ken Zurski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2021-10-31 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781937484941 |
Author | : United States. Columbia Accident Investigation Board |
Publisher | : U.S. Independent Agencies and Commission |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
CD-ROM accompanying vol. 1 contains text of vol. 1 in PDF files and six related motion picture files in Quicktime format.
Author | : Nasa |
Publisher | : PDQ Press |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780979828898 |
NASA commissioned the Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) to conduct a thorough review of both the technical and the organizational causes of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew on February 1, 2003. The accident investigation that followed determined that a large piece of insulating foam from Columbia's external tank (ET) had come off during ascent and struck the leading edge of the left wing, causing critical damage. The damage was undetected during the mission. The Columbia accident was not survivable. After the Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) investigation regarding the cause of the accident was completed, further consideration produced the question of whether there were lessons to be learned about how to improve crew survival in the future. This investigation was performed with the belief that a comprehensive, respectful investigation could provide knowledge that can protect future crews in the worldwide community of human space flight. Additionally, in the course of the investigation, several areas of research were identified that could improve our understanding of both nominal space flight and future spacecraft accidents. This report is the first comprehensive, publicly available accident investigation report addressing crew survival for a human spacecraft mishap, and it provides key information for future crew survival investigations. The results of this investigation are intended to add meaning to the sacrifice of the crew's lives by making space flight safer for all future generations.
Author | : Ken Zurski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2014-10-29 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781937484231 |
From Ken Zurski, author of "The Wreck of the Columbia, " comes a collection of stories about people and events which helped shape a city and region. Included are profiles of Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Lindbergh and many other famous and not so famous figures who played a part in the rich history of Peoria and Central Illinois. Incorporating important historical milestones like the first flights, the rise of the automobile, and radio's early days, Zurski skillfully intertwines local and national perspectives into each story for a captivating trip back to the past. "Peoria Stories" will both enlighten and entertain.
Author | : Maritime Archaeological Society |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2020-03-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1493044540 |
SUBMERGED STORIES FROM THE GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC Over the past 350 years, an untold number of ships have met their end along the northern Oregon and southern Washington coasts. Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest investigates some of the most compelling historic shipwrecks—from the infamous to the nearly forgotten. Explore a handful of these vessels, fated to have their final resting place along 150 miles of the rugged Northwest coastline, including near the dangerous mouth of the Columbia River. Combining archaeological analysis and new research, this unique collection uncovers the tales of peril, tragedy, and heroism along with the tangible legacies and an exploration of what remains.
Author | : E. R. Frank |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 336 |
Release | : 2008-06-23 |
Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | : 1439108056 |
A tragic car wreck leads to PTSD and therapeutic salvation in this novel from the author of America, which Kirkus Reviews deemed “a work of sublime humanity.” Anna is involved in a horrific accident one night that leaves her brother’s beautiful and popular girlfriend dead. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, she begins an unusual method of therapy called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Through her therapy, dreams, memories, and experiences, we begin to see, along with Anna, the full picture of her controlling father, her lost relationship with her brother, and her overwhelming guilt about the wreck. With a deep understanding of the minds of teenagers, and a deft hand in translating that to the page, E.R. Frank presents a story with real and challenging characters, beautifully told and filled with haunting images.
Author | : Charles Dickens |
Publisher | : The Floating Press |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1775450449 |
Looking to escape with some first-rate fiction? This short story from master storyteller Charles Dickens offers a tantalizing glimpse into the mysterious circumstances surrounding a shipwreck. A good sampling of Dickens at his charming, engaging best.
Author | : Dani Shapiro |
Publisher | : Plume Books |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780452277694 |
Estranged from his wife and child for 30 years following an affair with one of his patients, a Jewish psychoanalyst begins a journey toward redemption which leads him to Los Angeles in search of a reconciliation with his son.
Author | : James R. Marshall |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
The second edition of the popular Shipwreck of Lake Superior is updaed and redesigned to best present the engaging collection of maps, photos and accounts of the boats that once sailed the Greatest of Lakes. New this edition: the story of the last big wreck on Lake Superior -- the Mesquite -- and the latest theories on why the Edmund Fitzgerald went down in 1975.