Description
David McCullough's debut work masterfully recounts the devastating Johnstown Flood of 1889, a catastrophic event that claimed over 2,000 lives and reshaped a Pennsylvania steel community. This gripping narrative delves into the human stories behind the disaster, exploring themes of greed, negligence, and the stark inequalities that contributed to the tragedy. McCullough meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to and following the dam's collapse, painting a vivid picture of resilience and loss etched into American history.
Available Editions
paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published Jan 1, 1987
302 pages
ISBN: 9780671207144
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Details
First Published
1968
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough.