The Johnstown Flood (book)

The Johnstown Flood: The Incredible Story Behind One of the Most Devastating Disasters America Has Ever Known
AuthorDavid McCullough
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBiography/U.S. History
GenreNon-fiction
PublisherSimon & Schuster
Publication date
1968
Publication placeU.S.
Pages302
ISBN9780090874903
OCLC36853
Followed byThe Great Bridge (book) 

The Johnstown Flood: The Incredible Story Behind One of the Most Devastating Disasters America Has Ever Known is a 1968 book written by popular historian David McCullough about the Great Flood of 1889 which devastated the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. For this, 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 toward writing.[2]

  1. ^ "Johnstown Flood: McCullough's 'lucky break' launched career". The Washington Times. March 24, 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Achievement of Canal Captures Audience". The Burlington Free Press. December 8, 1977. Retrieved 29 August 2018 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon