Publisher's Synopsis
The Johnstown Horror!!! Or Valley Of Death: Being A Complete And Thrilling Account Of The Awful Floods And Their Appalling Ruin (1889) is a non-fiction book written by James Herbert Walker. The book is a detailed and gripping account of the devastating floods that hit the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in May 1889. The author describes the events leading up to the flood, the catastrophic impact it had on the town, and the heroic efforts of the survivors to rebuild their lives. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the destruction caused by the flood, including the loss of life, the destruction of property, and the impact on the local economy. The author also provides a historical context for the disaster, exploring the causes of the flood and the lessons that can be learned from it. The Johnstown Horror!!! Or Valley Of Death is a powerful and moving account of a tragic event in American history, and a testament to the resilience and courage of the human spirit in the face of disaster.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.