The Morro Castle

This hardcover first edition is an ex-library copy with typical library markings. The dust jacket is worn but protected by a plastic cover. The binding is intact, showing signs of library use, but the pages remain clean and readable. Overall, it is in good condition for its age and previous use.

"The Morro Castle" by Hal Burton, published by The Viking Press in New York, 1973, is a hardcover first edition that delves into the tragic maritime disaster of the SS Morro Castle, a passenger ship that caught fire in 1934. This edition, with its original dust jacket, is an ex-library copy, evident from the library markings. The book is a detailed account of the events leading to the disaster, the investigation that followed, and its impact on maritime safety regulations. As a first edition, it holds particular interest for collectors of maritime history. The condition reflects its library use, with a worn jacket under a protective cover. This edition is a significant piece for those interested in historical accounts of ocean liner tragedies.