The Lusitania's Last Voyage: Being a narrative of the torpedoing and sinking of the R. M. S. Lusitania by a German submarine off the Irish coast, May 7, 1915

Author: Lauriat, Charles Emelius, Jr.

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"The Lusitania's Last Voyage" is a gripping narrative that takes readers on a harrowing journey aboard the R. M. S. Lusitania, a luxurious ocean liner. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story unfolds as the ship is torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off the Irish coast on May 7, 1915. Through vivid descriptions and personal accounts, the author paints a vivid picture of the chaos, heroism, and tragedy that unfolded during this fateful event. As the passengers and crew face the imminent threat of sinking, the reader is left on the edge of their seat, wondering who will survive and what impact this devastating event will have on the course of history.

Genres: Historical non-fiction, maritime history, war history

Themes: War and its impact on civilian life, heroism in the face of adversity, the fragility of human life, the consequences of political conflicts.

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