The Last Four Days Of The Eurydice (1878)

By Edmund Hope Verney

Book Overview

The Last Four Days of the Eurydice is a historical account written by Edmund Hope Verney, published in 1878. The book is a detailed and gripping narrative of the tragic events that took place on the HMS Eurydice, a British naval ship, in March 1878. The ship was returning from the West Indies and was hit by a sudden and violent storm off the coast of the Isle of Wight. The ship capsized, and over 300 crew members were lost at sea. Verney's book provides a vivid and emotional portrayal of the disaster, using eyewitness accounts and official reports to reconstruct the events leading up to the sinking. He also explores the aftermath of the tragedy, including the rescue efforts, the investigation into the cause of the sinking, and the impact it had on the families of the crew members. The Last Four Days of the Eurydice is a haunting and poignant account of a devastating event in British naval history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, naval disasters, or the human experience in times of crisis.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166152367
• ISBN13: 9781166152369
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"