Houdini of the Sea
Charles Lightoller’s Great Escapes
$67.86
- Hardcover
- Release Date
4 June 2026
Summary
The unbelievable true story of a boy who went to sea at 13, became a war hero in both world wars, and survived four shipwrecks, including Titanic.
Charles Lightoller led a remarkable life, escaping death on many occasions. He was the most senior officer to survive the Titanic disaster, and he showed remarkable courage during the two world wars. In the First World War, as an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve, he survived two shipwrecks, a Zeppelin bombing and a duel with a U-boat, whi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837051731 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1837051739 |
| Author: | Brian Izzard |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The History Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Release Date: | 4 June 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Brian Izzard
Brian Izzard, born in Portsmouth, home of the Royal Navy, has long been interested in maritime and military history. A naval career had beckoned but a change of course led to Fleet Street, where he spent many years, latterly on the staff of the Daily Express and the Sunday Express. Houdini of the Sea is his sixth book.
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