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The Last True Story of Titanic

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This book delivered exactly what I was looking for regarding what really happened to the Titanic. Although Mr. Clary goes into significant detail, the book is never bogged down by facts and figures. It is with a unique blend of fact finding and a keen writing skill which made me feel as if the author were there himself as the story unfolded. Break out a bottle of champagne. This book will defiantly be christened as the final word on what actually happened to the grandest ocean liner ever known!

The careful documentation and wealth of historical detail in this account of the voyage of the Titanic make it a comprehensive, non-sentimentalized, yet highly readable narrative of probably the most compelling four days in maritime history. Interesting in that the author's perspective is that of a visual artist and maritime historian, not a writer. The result is not highly literary, but highly appealing in its genuine passion for the subject and for the accuracy of detail that a painter might seek. Nominated for a Pulitzer.

This book was thoroughly enjoyable, did not want to put it down. It really put you right there. The facts let you observe the whole picture, and his background work is a total work. All the little known facts made it more interesting. I would highly recommend the book to anyone, it makes you want to know more and read more books on the Titanic. My husband and i enjoyed a visit to Jim Clarys studio in St. Clair, Mi. which just made it all the better, especially with all the art work all around. Thanks Jim Clary.

JIM CLARY HAS WRITTEN A NICE STARGIHTFORWARD, NO NONSENSE TITANIC BOOK. IT ALSO SHOWCASES SOME OF HIS FAMOUS ARTWORK OF THE TITANIC. HIS WRITING STYLE IS EASY TO READ, CONSIDERING THE SUBJECT HE WROTE ABOUT HAS BEEN COVERED FROM EVERY ANGLE. A DEFINITE MUST FOR A TITANIC BUFFS BOOKSHELF!

Jim Clary provides the reader with details about the "Titanic" which have up to this time, either been ignored or vague. His insightful presentation leads the reader step by step through a succession of events which occured from the inception of "Titanic" to her demise. Issues which were known but never elaborated upon, take on new meaning and thus magnifies the tragedy. He gives a sensational account of an event with fact. Definitely an excellent book to read for anyone, but especially for those who have followed and studied this tragedy.

James Clary's book like the word "titanic" itself, is of enormous magnitude. To chronicle the events of this great disaster, and to do so in such a detailed, thoughtful way is truly an outstanding feat. I learned so much from the book, and was especially impressed with the painstaking research, and the crisp rhetoric.

Jim Clary's "The Last True Story of the Titanic" is the real deal. With the same meticulous eye for detail that he puts into his maritime paintings, Clary gives the reader the best picture yet of what actually happened on that fateful night in 1912. Leaving little to conjecture, he builds the components of his story from both common and little known facts, as well as eyewitness testimony from survivors. His writing style is highly readable yet technically accurate, a fact which will satisfy both casual readers and the most critical Titanic junkies. The accompanying illustrations and paintings by the author are simply the icing (no pun intended) on the cake.

This is an excellent and true account of the events as we can determine. An excellent read. It presents the facts of that fateful night and sheds light on the myths.

Mr Clary's in depth research has uncovered for his readers many small details that added up to the causes of the sinking.

Clary minces no words, nothing was off-limits. His research challanged every previously documented fact. Not afraid to ask questions, Clary accepts nothing but the truth as only thorough research uncovers. A welcome addition to the libraries of every rivet counter around the world. Clary leaves the reader asking "Why didn't I think of that?"