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Young Men and Fire
Book • 1993
In 'Young Men and Fire', Norman Maclean delves into the tragic events of the 1949 Mann Gulch fire, which claimed the lives of 13 young Smokejumpers.
The book is structured in three parts, detailing the minute-by-minute account of the fire, Maclean's quest to understand the decisions made by the firefighters, and his personal reflections on mortality and human suffering.
Maclean's research involved extensive interviews with survivors, analysis of fire behavior, and a deep exploration of the human and environmental factors that led to the tragedy.
The book is a blend of forensic analysis, historical narrative, and philosophical meditation, making it a classic of American nonfiction.
The book is structured in three parts, detailing the minute-by-minute account of the fire, Maclean's quest to understand the decisions made by the firefighters, and his personal reflections on mortality and human suffering.
Maclean's research involved extensive interviews with survivors, analysis of fire behavior, and a deep exploration of the human and environmental factors that led to the tragedy.
The book is a blend of forensic analysis, historical narrative, and philosophical meditation, making it a classic of American nonfiction.
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