History Of The Johnstown Flood: Including All The Fearful Record (1889)

By Willis Fletcher Johnson

Book Overview

""History of the Johnstown Flood: Including All the Fearful Record"" is a non-fiction book written by Willis Fletcher Johnson in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the infamous Johnstown Flood that occurred on May 31, 1889, in Pennsylvania, USA. The flood was caused by the catastrophic failure of the South Fork Dam, which resulted in the deaths of over 2,200 people and the destruction of the entire town of Johnstown. The book is divided into several chapters that cover the events leading up to the flood, the disaster itself, and its aftermath. Johnson provides a thorough analysis of the causes and effects of the flood, including the engineering and construction of the dam, the warnings that were ignored, and the rescue and recovery efforts that followed. The book also includes firsthand accounts from survivors and eyewitnesses, as well as photographs and illustrations that help to bring the tragedy to life.""History of the Johnstown Flood"" is an important historical document that sheds light on one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the events surrounding the flood and offers valuable insights into the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the disaster. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of natural disasters, engineering, or American history in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120295300
• ISBN13: 9781120295309
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"