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In 1865, the Civil War was winding down and the country was reeling from Lincoln’s assassination. Thousands of Union soldiers, released from Confederate prisoner-of-war camps, were to be transported home on the steamboat Sultana. With a profit to be made, the captain rushed repairs to the boat so the soldiers wouldn’t find transportation elsewhere. More than 2,000 passengers boarded in Vicksburg, Mississippi . . . on a boat with a capacity of 376. The journey was violently interrupted when the boat’s boilers exploded, plunging the Sultana into mayhem; passengers were bombarded with red-hot iron fragments, burned by scalding steam, and flung overboard into the churning Mississippi. Although rescue efforts were launched, the survival rate was dismal — more than 1,500 lives were lost. In a compelling, exhaustively researched account, renowned author Sally M. Walker joins the ranks of historians who have been asking the same question for 150 years: who (or what) was responsible for the Sultana’s disastrous fate? Read more
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Experience the gripping and forgotten story of the steamboat Sultana in "Sinking the Sultana: A Civil War Story of Imprisonment, Greed, and a Doomed Journey Home." In this meticulously researched book, acclaimed author Sally M. Walker uncovers the tragedy that eclipsed even the Titanic, bringing to light a haunting tale from American history that will leave you spellbound.
As the Civil War neared its end and the nation mourned the loss of President Lincoln, thousands of Union soldiers were eagerly awaiting their journey home on the steamboat Sultana. But what should have been a triumph turned into a disaster of epic proportions. Over 2,000 passengers crowded onto a boat designed to hold just 376, setting the stage for a catastrophic event that would forever change the course of history.
With captivating detail and unwavering emotion, Walker delves into the intricacies of this ill-fated journey. From the rushed repairs to maximize profits to the heart-wrenching moments of chaos and desperation that followed the explosion, "Sinking the Sultana" immerses readers in a riveting tale of heroism, greed, and the search for accountability.
Step back in time and uncover the mysteries surrounding the Sultana as Walker deftly paints a vivid picture of this tragic event. Immerse yourself in the lives of those aboard the ill-fated steamboat and feel their hopes, fears, and ultimately their loss. With every turn of the page, you'll be transported to a bygone era and left with an indelible understanding of the consequences of greed and negligence.
Don't miss your chance to discover the untold story of the steamboat Sultana. Grab your copy of "Sinking the Sultana: A Civil War Story of Imprisonment, Greed, and a Doomed Journey Home" and embark on a journey that will forever change your perception of American history.
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