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Book Synopsis: Short-listed for the 2011 Information Book Award and commended for the 2011 VOYA Non-Fiction Honour List. From 1906 to 1914, the Empress of Ireland, one of the fastest and most elegant liners of the Edwardian era, graced the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Remembered primarily for sinking in only 14 minutes in the St. Lawrence River and for having a greater loss of passenger life than the Titanic, the Empress’s true legacy is the significant role it played in the building of Canada. During the ship’s many crossings between Canada and England, it ferried royalty, politicians, scientists, authors, actors, captains of industry, and military servicemen aboard its decks, but most important, it carried more than 115,000 hopeful immigrants who left Europe to build new lives on Canadian soil. Into the Mist is the story of the Empress of Ireland, of the many people who walked its decks, and how, in the early morning of May 29, 1914, it came to rest on the bottom of the St. Lawrence River.
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Discover the captivating tale of the Empress of Ireland, one of the most remarkable ocean liners of the Edwardian era. Short-listed for the prestigious 2011 Information Book Award and commended for the 2011 VOYA Non-Fiction Honour List, "Into the Mist" is a must-read for history enthusiasts and maritime lovers alike. Experience the glamour and tragedy that defined this majestic vessel as it traversed the Atlantic Ocean from 1906 to 1914.
While it is known for its tragic sinking, the Empress of Ireland has a much deeper significance. This stunning liner played a pivotal role in the growth and development of Canada, making numerous crossings between Canada and England. On its decks, it hosted an array of esteemed passengers, including royalty, politicians, scientists, authors, actors, captains of industry, and military servicemen. However, its most important mission was to transport over 115,000 optimistic immigrants who sought to establish new lives on Canadian soil.
Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of "Into the Mist" and uncover the personal stories of those who walked the decks of the Empress of Ireland. Delve into the details of its grandeur and witness the fateful morning of May 29, 1914, when this magnificent vessel met its tragic fate at the bottom of the St. Lawrence River. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this book transports you to a bygone era and truly brings the Empress of Ireland's story to life.
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