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The Wreck of the Titan: Futility Paperback – January 1, 1898
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Morgan Robertson
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Print length336 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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Publication dateJanuary 1, 1898
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Dimensions6 x 0.76 x 9 inches
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ISBN-101470159031
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ISBN-13978-1470159030
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- Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (January 1, 1898)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 336 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1470159031
- ISBN-13 : 978-1470159030
- Item Weight : 1 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.76 x 9 inches
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
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I did not realize that this book was a series of short stories, one of them being about the Titan. Even still, it was well written and an enjoyable read
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2013
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The book was a beautiful true story. I enjoyed going back in time when people lived a very, very different way. It was a time when people were happy and if we had something we took care of and had it fixed to serve our needs. The book was of people no matter who we were rich, average or poor to get along. Then it told how quickly we can become helpless when their lives are turned upside down. People were kinder and most appreciated what they had and worked hard for it.
Today the world is a entirely different place. I got lost in the story and returned to a time of invention, pride in our jobs and working for goals that were not impossible. Most everyone had a home a car and a good job with insurance. Remember that's how it was and hopefully can again be someday. Emmy
Today the world is a entirely different place. I got lost in the story and returned to a time of invention, pride in our jobs and working for goals that were not impossible. Most everyone had a home a car and a good job with insurance. Remember that's how it was and hopefully can again be someday. Emmy
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2013
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I was led to believe this was the original or an exact copy of the original 1898 novel, and that this story was one of several in the book. Neither was true. This was copyrighted 1912 by Morgan Robertson who was apparently not the original copyright owner. This book was endorsed by a television program in the early Fifties as having anticipated the wreck of the Titanic. A second hand version published in or copyrighted after the fact in 1912 destroys all credibility. If I have understood the matter correctly, this is an accurate statement of the problem.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2015
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I expected a better story. The plot had potential but was not developed very well. I bought it because of the similarity to the actual sinking of the Titanic, but the actual sinking part of the story was not covered in much detail at all and the rest of the story was not developed very well.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2015
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This author was amazingly accurate about the wreck of the famous ship even calling his fictional vessel the Titan. Reasons for the sinking were the same human error and arrogance. He also has a couple of other tales here that foreshadow technological achievements that had not yet happened when he died in 1915. Amazing!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2012
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Aside from the fact that this book has regained popularity, due to the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's wreck, it is a very easy and enjoyable read. It couldn't cease to amaze me the odd similarities between the fictional wreck of the Titan depicted in the story and the real life wreck of the Titanic, which happened many years after this was published. Having said that, I really liked the scene where the hero fights off a hungry polar bear to protect a child, whom he saves from the shipwreck. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2014
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Enjoyed reading this novel of the Titan, an ocean liner that was considered 'unsinkable' only to
be proved otherwise after coming into contact with an iceberg...
Unbelievable that this novel was written years before the unsinkable Titanic was stopped by an
iceberg. I just had to read it and see the parallels for myself. Very interesting....
be proved otherwise after coming into contact with an iceberg...
Unbelievable that this novel was written years before the unsinkable Titanic was stopped by an
iceberg. I just had to read it and see the parallels for myself. Very interesting....
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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2019
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Eerily similar to Titanic
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Gazza W
4.0 out of 5 stars
More than a book predicting the fate of Titanic.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2016Verified Purchase
This book, or at least the story of the Titan is famous for predicting the fate of the Titanic, so for that reason alone it is worth reading but it is more than that. This is a collection of sea faring stories of which the Titan is but one. The sinking itself is more a plot point than the main feature of the story and it is clear that rather than a maiden voyage, the story says that 3 successful journey's before the fateful voyage and meeting of the ice berg,and rather strangely,a polar bear. The crew don't really come out too well either. Although the first story in this book it is not really the best, or the most lengthy.
That honour belongs to Pirates, tells the story of an American Naval Ship hijacked by escaped convicts who discover an officer on board and from trying to escape to Africa become pirates.
A rather strange story follows a potential war between Japan and the US and sailors going blind through some strange Japanese weapon. It is the weakest story of the set.
The final story is about love, jealousy and submarines. That in itself should get you hooked.
That honour belongs to Pirates, tells the story of an American Naval Ship hijacked by escaped convicts who discover an officer on board and from trying to escape to Africa become pirates.
A rather strange story follows a potential war between Japan and the US and sailors going blind through some strange Japanese weapon. It is the weakest story of the set.
The final story is about love, jealousy and submarines. That in itself should get you hooked.
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robert alan brownhill vogon poet
4.0 out of 5 stars
interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2020Verified Purchase
can see a couple of coincidences with TITANIC story but not enough for all the fuss, ok story but avoid if your a titanic fan youll just be dissappointed. the print in this is a tad small, and if you want to read this anthology ( the titan is only one short story, not as many make out, a novel), then this beats buying dearer prints to be dissappointed by.
Sheila Haines
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The Wreck of the Titan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2020Verified Purchase
Came through quickly and well packaged. Present for my husband who thinks it's great - lots of other short stories too. Print a little small so need good light to read
OBJ
4.0 out of 5 stars
OK read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2017Verified Purchase
Not certain what is required for a review here, in view of the fact that the novel was written in the late 19th century. The story is very much
"Boy's Own" stuff but does bear an uncanny resemblance to the Titanic disaster.
The download however worked well and was what I expected.
"Boy's Own" stuff but does bear an uncanny resemblance to the Titanic disaster.
The download however worked well and was what I expected.
rhawley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Titanic book!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2020Verified Purchase
Great premise for a novel - a ship on its maiden voyage from England to USA, hits an iceberg and sinks!!
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