{"title":"J. Kent Layton","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating works of \u003cem\u003eJ. Kent Layton\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for his in-depth exploration of maritime history. With a particular focus on the early 20th century, Layton meticulously uncovers the stories and details surrounding some of the most significant events in nautical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eOn a Sea of Glass\u003c\/em\u003e, a comprehensive account of the Titanic that delves beyond the well-trodden narratives to provide fresh insights into the tragic voyage. Layton's books are a treasure trove for history enthusiasts and those captivated by the enduring tales of the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, his writings are celebrated for their thorough research and engaging storytelling. Each page invites readers to embark on a historical journey, illuminating the technical intricacies and human stories behind historical events. Dive into J. Kent Layton's collection to discover the depths of maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-a-sea-of-glass-by-j-kent-layton-9781445647012","title":"On a Sea of Glass","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the night of 14\/15 April 1912, a brand-new, supposedly unsinkable ship, the largest and most luxurious vessel in the world at the time, collided with an iceberg and sank on her maiden voyage. Of the 2,208 people on board, only 712 were saved. The rest either drowned or froze to death in the icy-cold waters of the North Atlantic. How could this 'unsinkable' vessel sink and why did so few of those aboard survive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors bring the tragedy to life, telling the story of the ship's design, construction, and maiden voyage. The stories of individuals who sailed on her, many previously known only as names on yellowing passenger and crew lists, are brought to light using rarely seen accounts of the sinking. The stories of passengers of all classes and crewmembers alike are explored. They tell the dramatic stories of lives lost and people saved, of the rescue ship Carpathia, and of the aftermath of the sinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNever again would a large passenger liner sail without lifeboats for all. Despite the tragedy, the sinking of the Titanic indirectly led to untold numbers of lives being saved due to new regulations that came into force after the tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfusely illustrated, including many rare and unique views of the ship and those who sailed on her, this is as accurate and engrossing a telling of the life of the White Star Line's Titanic and her sinking as you will read anywhere. Made special by the use of so many rare survivor accounts from the eyewitnesses to that night to remember, the narrative places the reader in the middle of the maiden voyage, and brings the tragic sinking to life as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn a Sea of Glass\u003c\/em\u003e offers an immersive experience into the events of that fateful night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46142647402732,"sku":"9781445647012","price":74.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61O2Tb7QteL._SL1000.jpg?v=1739258479"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/j-kent-layton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}