The Johnstown Flood - (Touchstone Books (Paperback)) by David McCullough (Paperback)

The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough is a gripping and informative account of one of America's greatest disasters.

This classic chronicle tells the story of the tragic events that occurred in 1889, when a dam burst, sending a wall of water thundering down the mountain, smashing through Johnstown, and killing over 2,000 people.

McCullough's remarkable gift for writing richly textured, sympathetic social history brings to life the people and events of this pivotal moment in American history.

With a powerful historical lesson for our century and all times, The Johnstown Flood is an absorbing and classic portrait of life in nineteenth-century America, filled with overweening confidence, energy, and tragedy.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable read!