Disasters we cant afford to forget (25+ books)
Explore over 25 must-read books on unforgettable disasters—history's most impactful tragedies, survival stories, and lessons learned. Affordable picks for every reader.
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Johnstown Flood
by David McCullough
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.
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When the Mississippi Ran Backwards
by Jay Feldman
An account of the ecological and historical impact of a series of Mississippi River Valley earthquakes in 1811 and 1812 documents how towns were destroyed and political loyalties were altered, changing the course of the War of 1812.
