Posted: Friday, April 20, 2012 10:00 am | Updated: 3:34 pm, Thu Apr 19, 2012.
“One hundred years ago the TITANIC was on its first and last voyage,” lecturer and historian REX ZIAK (pictured, inset) of Naselle, Wash., told the Ear. “On board was a famous American who did not survive the tragedy. His name was JOHN JACOB ASTOR IV.” He was the great-grandson of Astoria founder John Jacob Astor.
“There is more to this story than what has ever been revealed,” Rex disclosed. “By researching newspapers from 1909, 1910 and 1911, I stumbled upon a back-story that has not been told. It appears that John Jacob Astor IV died from what is commonly known today as the ‘mid-life crisis.’”
“It is such a compelling story, I created a ... two part YOUTUBE DOCUMENTARY, totaling around 27 minutes,” he continued. “It is jam-packed with historic photographs, maps and great stories about his life, from start to finish.”
It is, indeed all of that, and let’s not forget Rex’s dynamic and entertaining speaking style is added to the mix, which really brings the characters and situation to life. You can see the videos here: http://tinyurl.com/rexastor1 and http://tinyurl.com/rexastor2
“Because of the sensitive nature of the subject (a mid-life crisis is never pretty), viewer discretion is advised,” he added. “This is a great history and should serve as a lesson to all men as they approach middle life.” Take a lesson, gentlemen.
— Elleda Wilson
Reprinted with the permission of The Daily Astorian of Astoria, Oregon
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