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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
'Krist does wonders . . . [He] describes the frantic rescue efforts . . . and the malevolent, unending storm. In a thrilling, climactic chapter, he conjures forth the avalanche.'-The New York Times In February 1910, a monstrous, record-breaking blizzard hit the Northwest. Nowhere was the danger more terrifying than near a tiny town called Wellin...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780805083293
ISBN-10: 0805083294
Publication Date: 1/22/2008
Pages: 352
Edition: Reprint
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Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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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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