Loss Of The Sultana And Reminiscences Of Survivors

""Loss of the Sultana and Reminiscences of Survivors: History of a Disaster Where Over One Thousand Five Hundred Human Beings Were Lost"" is a book written by Chester D. Berry and published in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the sinking of the steamboat Sultana, which occurred on April 27, 1865, near Memphis, Tennessee. The Sultana was carrying Union soldiers who had been recently released from Confederate prison camps and were on their way home. However, the boat was overloaded with passengers, and its boilers exploded, causing the boat to sink. Over 1,500 people, including soldiers and civilians, lost their lives in the disaster, making it one of the deadliest maritime accidents in American history.The book includes first-hand accounts from survivors of the disaster, as well as information about the investigation that followed. It also provides historical context about the end of the Civil War and the conditions faced by prisoners of war. The author, Chester D. Berry, was a survivor of the disaster himself, and his personal experiences are included in the book.Overall, ""Loss of the Sultana and Reminiscences of Survivors"" is a comprehensive and compelling account of a tragic event in American history. It provides a valuable perspective on the human cost of war and the dangers of negligence in transportation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.