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The Johnstown flood
Book • 1968
The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough tells the story of the catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam in 1889, which resulted in over 2,000 deaths and widespread destruction in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
The book explores the social and historical context leading up to the disaster, highlighting themes of complacency and human error.
It is a classic portrayal of life in late 19th-century America, offering powerful historical lessons.
The book explores the social and historical context leading up to the disaster, highlighting themes of complacency and human error.
It is a classic portrayal of life in late 19th-century America, offering powerful historical lessons.
