Tragedies of American History: 13 Stories of Human Error and Natural Disaster

A century of great American disaster stories, from the Johnstown Flood of 1889 to America’s first commercial jet crash.

In this gripping collection of tragic moments from our nation’s past, Ace Collins tells the gripping real-life tales of men, women, and children trapped in situations beyond their control. Culled from documents, interviews with key participants, and news stories of the day, Tragedies of American History chronicles the harrowing human drama of individuals facing life at its most extreme.