Tragedies of American History 《美国灾难史》

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

中文参考译名：《美国灾难史》

In this gripping collection of extraordinary moments from our nation's past, Ace Collins tells the 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.

From the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 to the Coconut Grove Fire of '42, from the Great Nashville Train Wreck of 1918 to 1953's Waco Tornado, here are the famous as well as the forgotten events that illustrate America's strength in the face of overwhelming circumstances.