Disaster on the Mississippi
Gene Eric Salecker
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Disaster on the Mississippi
Published
1996
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Pages
346
ISBN-10
1557507392
Description
At two o'clock in the morning on 27 April 1865, seven miles north of Memphis on the Mississippi, the boilers of the sidewheel steamboat Sultana suddenly exploded. Legally registered to carry 376 people, the boat was packed with 2,100 recently released Union prisoners of war. More than 1,700 people died, making it the worst marine disaster in U.S. history. To focus on the personal stories of the victims, both civilian and soldier, Gene Eric Salecker patiently collected material from hundreds of letters, period newspaper stories, and other sources. Readers are first introduced to the individuals involved while they are languishing in Confederate prisons and follow their release to an exchange camp outside Vicksburg and their eventual crowding onto the Sultana. The author's knowledgeable narrative is interwoven with personal reminiscences, including those of the heroic rescuers. He offers unprecedented details about the captain's handling of the steamboat and corrects some long-held myths about the placement of the soldiers on the Sultana and newspaper coverage of the disaster. A large portion of the book covers rescue attempts, both successful and failed, and the aftermath of the disaster as it affected those involved. With its emphasis on the human-interest aspect of the Sultana's loss, this book brings to the literature a critical point of view and much new research.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Disaster on the Mississippi?
This edition of Disaster on the Mississippi has approximately 346 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Disaster on the Mississippi?
For most readers, Disaster on the Mississippi typically takes between 7h 13m and 4h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 86,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 86,500 words
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What is the word count of Disaster on the Mississippi?
The estimated word count for Disaster on the Mississippi is approximately 86,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Disaster on the Mississippi?
Disaster on the Mississippi was written by Gene Eric Salecker.
When was Disaster on the Mississippi published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.