
The Johnstown Flood
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Narrated by:
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Edward Herrmann
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By:
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David McCullough
Graced by David McCullough's remarkable gift for writing richly textured, sympathetic social history, The Johnstown Flood is an absorbing portrait of life in 19th-century America, of overweening confidence, of energy, and of tragedy. This is a powerful historical lesson for our century and all times: the danger of assuming that because people are in positions of responsibility they are behaving responsibly.
©1968 David McCullough (P)2005 Simon & Schuster Inc. AUDIOWORKS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...




















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detailed and researched
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Excellent story read very well
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Excellent book
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The heading says it all: 'Extraordinary Tale, Well Told' - well researched and written as well as beautifully narrated. This was a fully absorbing audio book as well as being personally educational as I knew nothing of this historical calamity. I thoroughly recommend this one!Extraordinary Tale, Well Told
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This historical recounting of the cause and effects of such a major catastrophe north of Pittsburgh is nothing short of catastrophic with overwhelming loss of life and all significant residential. business and industrial property demolition.
It has been written and narrated, so as, to seductively tell the story and keep my undivided attention from beginning to end. McCullough has once again provided me with a factual recounting of this major American tragedy. I was unable to knowingly listen in the evening before sleeping without setting the timer. An excellent Autum selection for all who enjoy a great story that has been painfully constructed and narrated for our benefit.
David McCullough @ his Best
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great book on a horrible event in us history
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Excellent Audio Book
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If you could sum up The Johnstown Flood in three words, what would they be?
Tragic but trueWhat did you like best about this story?
McCullough is a master storyteller. He goes well beyond the sources, and accounts, to weave a story about the era, the place, and the people.Which scene was your favorite?
The description of the horrific flood, as it unfolded, was as grim as it was gripping.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I loved the story, and this is one of the few books that I would consider listening to in one sitting. The history, the facts, and the characters unfold easily. This isn't one of those histories that bogs you down too much with the hard facts. It unfolds, one story at a time, until the flood takes you with it down to Pittsburgh.I Need to Visit Johnstown, Now
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I recommend this book to all of my friends. I have read many books about how our monetary system could collapse, but it never happens. Just because a collapse hasn't happened yet, people think your crazy for mentioning it. just like this story, people get tired of the warnings, and the people forecasting it.Who was your favorite character and why?
I don't have a favorite.Which scene was your favorite?
When the dam broke.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
The dredge is coming.Any additional comments?
It amazed me how everyone came together to help out after the flood. Well, almost everyone, at least one person just high tailed it out of town and everyone thought he was dead.The warning!
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Brilliantly told history of a forgotten disaster.
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