The Ashtabula Disaster (eBook)

Unveiling the Tragic Event of the Ashtabula Train Collapse and Its Impact on American Society

Stephen D. Peet (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
527 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406623407-2 (EAN)

Infos

Stephen D. Peet's 'The Ashtabula Disaster' delves into the tragic event that struck the town of Ashtabula in 1876 when a train collapsed into the Ashtabula River, causing the deaths of many passengers. Peet recounts the details of the disaster with a poignant and detailed writing style, immersing the reader into the harrowing experience of the survivors. The book explores the themes of tragedy, resilience, and community, shedding light on the devastating effects of natural disasters in the 19th century America. Peet's historical and analytical approach to the event offers a unique perspective on the impact of the Ashtabula Disaster on both individual lives and society as a whole. His vivid descriptions and meticulous research make this book a compelling read for history enthusiasts and those interested in disaster narratives. With a mix of storytelling and factual evidence, 'The Ashtabula Disaster' serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of catastrophic events and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe
• Schlagworte: accident • American Literature • ashtabula • authorship • Bridge failures • historical fiction • Literary Analysis • Literary criticism • maritime disaster • Ohio • Railroad accidents • Shipwreck • Survival Story • Tragedy