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Tragedies of American History

13 Stories of Human Error and Natural Disaster

Ace Collins

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English
Plume
27 May 2003
A century of great American disaster stories, from the Johnstown Flood of 1889 to America's first commercial jet crash.

In this gripping collection of tragic moments from our nation's past, Ace Collins tells the gripping real-life tales of men, women, and children trapped in situations beyond their control. Culled from documents, interviews with key participants, and news stories of the day, Tragedies of American Historychronicles the harrowing human drama of individuals facing life at its most extreme.

Infused with danger and immediacy, these stories place readers in the middle of harrowing circumstances as they unfold. Putting a human face on these tragic events, Collins offers keen insights into people's thoughts, fears, and emotions as they battle against the forces of nature and human error.

From the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 to the Coconut Grove Fire of '42 . . . from the Great Nashville Train Wreck of 1918 to 1953's Waco Tornado, here are the famous as well as the forgotten events that illustrate our will to survive in the face of certain doom.
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Imprint:   Plume
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 146mm,  Spine: 16mm
Weight:   204g
ISBN:   9780452283008
ISBN 10:   0452283000
Pages:   240
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Ace Collins is an author and radio show host who has appeared on CNN, CBS This Morning, The NBC Nightly News, Entertainment Tonight, and Good Morning America.

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