The Johnstown Flood. A Thriving City of 30,000 Inhabitants and Many Great Industrial Establishments Nearly Wiped From Earth ... The Above Narrative is Gathered From the Accounts of Correspondents, Eyewitnesses, Refugees ... and Other Sources ..
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âThe Johnstown Floodâ recounts the devastating events of May 31, 1889, when a catastrophic dam failure unleashed a torrent of water upon the thriving industrial city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Herman Dieck compiles accounts from correspondents, eyewitnesses, refugees, and other sources to paint a vivid picture of the disaster that nearly wiped the city from the map. This historical narrative captures the magnitude of the destruction and the human toll of the flood, offering a glimpse into the lives of the 30,000 inhabitants whose world was irrevocably changed. It explores the social and tec...
âThe Johnstown Floodâ recounts the devastating events of May 31, 1889, when a catastrophic dam failure unleashed a torrent of water upon the thriving industrial city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Herman Dieck compiles accounts from correspondents, eyewitnesses, refugees, and other sources to paint a vivid picture of the disaster that nearly wiped the city from the map. This historical narrative captures the magnitude of the destruction and the human toll of the flood, offering a glimpse into the lives of the 30,000 inhabitants whose world was irrevocably changed. It explores the social and technological context of the late 19th century, shedding light on the vulnerabilities of a rapidly industrializing society in the face of natural forces. âThe Johnstown Floodâ stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a cautionary tale about the intersection of progress and peril. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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