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Johnstown lies at the confluence of the conemaugh river and stony creek. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The great johnstown flood of 1889 weather underground. The johnstown flood but by far the most famous dam failure, and indeed one of the worst disasters in u. Journalist publishing company, 1889 history 252 pages. This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. History of the johnstown flood willis fletcher johnson with full accounts also of the destruction on the susquehanna and juniata rivers, and the bald eagle creek. Disastrous flood 1889 in the town of johnstown, pa. In 1889, the johnstown flood was the deadliest natural disaster in american history, and though it was later surpassed by other events, the unprecedented nature of the flood led to relief efforts never before seen, including by the red cross.

Buy a cheap copy of the johnstown flood book by david mccullough. Willis fletcher johnson wrote in 1889 a book called history of the johnstown flood published by edgewood publishing co. Lee to delve into her history and a flood story that hogan said still resonates today. History of the johnstown flood by willis fletcher johnson. I put down my book and stepped out quickly to the rear platform, and was. History of the johnstown flood unknown binding january 1, 1889. This book is a marvelous achievement in the telling of the history of the flood. This book i picked up on one of my trips to the johnstown flood museum. A graphic account of the collapse of a poorly constructed dam and the resulting flood which killed 2,000 people and caused a nationwide scandal. Purchase of the kindle edition includes wireless delivery. The incredible story behind one of the most devastating disasters america has ever known is a 1968 book written by popular historian david mccullough about the great flood of 1889 which devastated the town of johnstown, pennsylvania. The history of civil engineering may sound boring, but in david mcculloughs hands it. The story of the deadliest flood in american history by charles river editors isbn. The project gutenberg ebook of history of the johnstown flood, by willis fletcher.

The books deal with the johnstown flood in pennsylvania in may 1889. The johnstown flood book by david mccullough thriftbooks. The story of the deadliest flood in american history. A gripping narrative history of the 1889 johnstown floodthe deadliest flood in us historyfrom new york times bestselling author, nbc host, and legendary weather authority al roker. Includes pictures includes accounts of the flood writt. Some leaves of illustration are not included in page count. History of the johnstown flood antique book 1889 by willis. A strong surface low pressure of around mb is centered over kentucky at this hour and heavy rain. James herbert walker wrote the 1889 the johnstown horror or valley of death, published by national publishing company. History of the johnstown flood by willis fletcher johnson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The full title of thefirst book is, history of the johnstown flood by willis fletcher johnson. Year in, year out men were killed in the mills johnstown was a big factory town, or maimed for life.

Hardcover published in 1889 by edgewood publishing co. The 1889 johnstown flood series book 1 by becky buchko 3. Hogan said she read every book i could about the 1889 flood and the era. This book, the first of mcculloughs history books about major events in usa history. Johnstown is 60 miles east of pittsburgh in a valley near the allegheny, little conemaugh, and stony creek rivers. The south fork dam collapses on this day in 1889, causing a flood in johnstown, pennsylvania, that kills more than 2,200 people. Final page of text is the inside of the back cover. I lived in johnstown and was surrounded by the history that this fine book details. The johnstown flood was perhaps the most photographed story of the time. Beware of any books containing the work official in the title. The johnstown flood or great flood of 1889 as it became known locally occurred on may 31, 1889. Suggested reading johnstown flood national memorial u. At the time, may 31, 1889 the johnstown flood was the biggest news story in the.