The Johnstown Horror!!! Or Valley Of Death

The Johnstown Horror!!! Or Valley Of Death Being A Complete And Thrilling Account Of The Awful Floods And Their Appalling Ruin (1889)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""The Johnstown Horror!!! Or Valley Of Death"" is a historical account of one of the deadliest floods in American history. Written by James Herbert Walker and published in 1889, the book provides a detailed and thrilling description of the devastating floods that occurred in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on May 31, 1889. The book describes the events leading up to the flood, including the failure of the South Fork Dam, which caused a massive wave of water to rush down the valley, destroying everything in its path. The book also provides a vivid description of the aftermath of the disaster, including the rescue efforts, the search for survivors, and the long process of rebuilding. Overall, ""The Johnstown Horror!!!"" is a gripping and harrowing account of a tragic event that forever changed the history of the United States.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781160024709
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 532
Weight: 943g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 33mm