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The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche
The White Cascade The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche
Author: Gary Krist
The never-before-told story of one of the worst rail disasters in U.S. history in which two trains full of people, trapped high in the Cascade Mountains, are hit by a devastating avalanche — In February 1910, a monstrous blizzard centered on Washington State hit the Northwest, breaking records. The world stopped—but nowhere was the d...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780805077056
ISBN-10: 0805077057
Publication Date: 2/6/2007
Pages: 336
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3.7 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 3
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A book about the great avalanche of 1910 that hit Washington. Full of details leading up to the avalanche and descriptions of the resues that took place afterwards. Gary Krist includes his notes, a passengar list, and photos in this well written book.
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