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An intimate, detailed look at the historical Johnstown flood that reveals the astonishing characters and events behind this 19th century manmade disaster. An eloquent writer, David McCullough brings the 1880's vividly to life in a way that is touching, educational, and uncomfortably relevant to our own times.
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Johnstown Flood (Touchstone Books) by David McCullough
Karen Sato, October 10, 2006
An intimate, detailed look at the historical Johnstown flood that reveals the astonishing characters and events behind this 19th century manmade disaster. An eloquent writer, David McCullough brings the 1880's vividly to life in a way that is touching, educational, and uncomfortably relevant to our own times.(10 of 17 readers found this comment helpful)