Rescuing Titanic : A true story of quiet bravery in the North Atlantic

Quarto Publishing PLC

Rescuing TitanicA true story of quiet bravery in the North Atlantic\nAuthor(s): Flora Delargy\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom\nImprint: Wide Eyed Editions\nISBN-13: 9780711262768, 978-0711262768\nSynopsis\nThis engagingly illustrated book tells in thrilling detail the story of theCarpathia,the small vessel which saved hundreds of people from drowing during the sinking of theTitanic.\n\n Written and illustrated bydebut Northern Irish artistFlora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where theTitanicwas built, this exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic.\n\nA visual feast [] Exquisite artwork [] A triumphant debut The Observer, Best Picture Books\n\nAtour de force a gripping account [..] spare, well-judged text and delicate but powerful illustrations' The Guardian\n\n.