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 tells the story of the Sultana, a steamship that was carrying Union soldiers who had been released from Confederate prison camps during the Civil War. The ship was overloaded with passengers and suffered a boiler explosion, causing it to sink in the Mississippi River. Over 1,500 people, including soldiers and civilians, lost their lives in the disaster. The book includes firsthand accounts from survivors of the Sultana disaster, as well as details about the investigation that followed. It also provides historical context about the Civil War and the prisoner exchange system that led to the overcrowding of the Sultana. The author, Chester D. Berry, was a survivor of the disaster himself and provides a personal perspective on the tragedy. Overall, ""Loss Of The Sultana And Reminiscences Of Survivors"" is a historical account of a devastating event in American history and a tribute to the lives lost in the disaster.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.