McCullough, David G

The Johnstown Flood (Touchstone Books)

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ISBN 13:
9780671207144
author:
McCullough, David G
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pocket Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
1984
Pages:
304
Genre:
American history: c 1800 to c 1900
Condition:
New
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£14.05

Description

The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough is a gripping account of one of America's most devastating disasters. In 1889, a hastily rebuilt dam in Pennsylvania burst, sending a wall of water thundering down the mountain and killing over 2,000 people. This tragic event became a national scandal, highlighting the dangers of unchecked industrial progress and the importance of responsible leadership. The story is set against the backdrop of Gilded Age America, where hardworking families struggled to make ends meet amidst the nation's booming industrial prosperity. The book offers a powerful historical lesson for our time: that power and responsibility are not synonymous. With his characteristic skill for social history, McCullough brings to life the people and events of this pivotal moment in American history. This absorbing narrative is both a tribute to the victims of the Johnstown Flood and a warning about the dangers of complacency and greed.

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