The Johnstown Flood (book)

The Johnstown Flood: The Incredible Story Behind One of the Most Devastating Disasters America Has Ever Known
Author David McCullough
Country U.S.
Language English
Subject Biography/U.S. History
Genre Non-fiction
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Publication date
 1968
Pages 302
ISBN 9780090874903
OCLC 36853
Followed by The Great Bridge (book)

The Johnstown Flood is a 1968 book written by popular historian David McCullough about the Great Flood of 1889 which devastated the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. His first book, McCullough spent time speaking with individuals who lived through the flood on top of his other research in preparation for writing. Upon its publication The Johnstown Flood rekindled national interest in the flood and was the catalyst to McCullough's accomplished career.[1] Following the success of his book, McCullough decided to devote his time entirely towards writing.[2]

Reviews

  • "It is...a tautly writen, superbly researched piece of history, relevant to our own era of engineering. It is a fascinating book to read and on which to reflect."[3] — Los Angeles Times
  • "A first rate example of the documentary method....Mr. McCullough is a good writer and painstaking reporter and he has re-created that now almost mythic cataclysm...with the thoroughness the subject demands." — The New Yorker
  • "McCullough has resurrected the flood for a generation that may know it in name only. He proves the subject is still fresh and spectacular." — Book World

References

  1. ↑ http://www.washingtontimes.com, The Washington Times (March 24, 2018). "Johnstown Flood: McCullough's 'lucky break' launched career". The Washington Times. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Achievement of Canal Captures Audience". The Burlington Free Press. December 8, 1977. Retrieved 29 August 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Kirsch, Robert (May 23, 1968). "Johnstown Flood Disaster: Act of God, Assist to Man". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 August 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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