Disasters we cant afford to forget (25+ books)
Discover unforgettable history with our curated list of disaster books, from David McCullough's *The Johnstown Flood* to *102 Minutes*. Explore gripping tales of tragedy and resilience that we can't afford to forget.
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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.
