The Ashtabula Disaster

Author: Peet, Stephen D. (Stephen Denison)

Synopsis:

In 'The Ashtabula Disaster', Stephen D. Peet takes readers on a gripping journey through one of the deadliest train accidents in American history. Set in the late 19th century, this true story follows the harrowing events that unfold when a passenger train crossing a bridge in Ashtabula, Ohio, plunges into the icy waters below. As the survivors struggle to make sense of the tragedy, Peet weaves together a tale of resilience, heroism, and the human spirit's capacity to overcome unimaginable adversity.

Genres: Historical non-fiction, Disaster, Survival

Themes: Tragedy, Resilience, Heroism, Human Spirit

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