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 book written by James Herbert Walker. The book provides a comprehensive and gripping account of the devastating floods that occurred in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1889. The floods were caused by the failure of a dam, which resulted in the deaths of over 2,200 people and the destruction of the town. The book details the events leading up to the disaster, including the construction of the dam and the warnings that were ignored by those in charge. It also provides a vivid description of the flood itself, the chaos and destruction that followed, and the heroic efforts of the survivors to rebuild their lives. Walker's writing style is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the tragedy and its impact on the people of Johnstown. The book is a valuable historical document, offering a first-hand account of one of the worst disasters in American history. Overall, The Johnstown Horror!!! Or Valley Of Death is a powerful and moving account of a tragedy that should never be forgotten.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.
