The Night The Mountain Fell: The Story Of The Montana-Yellowstone Earthquake (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166120085)

The Night The Mountain Fell: The Story Of The Montana-Yellowstone Earthquake is a non-fiction book written by Edmund Christopherson. The book tells the true story of the devastating earthquake that struck the Montana-Yellowstone region on August 17, 1959. The earthquake, which measured 7.5 on the Richter scale, caused a massive landslide that buried a campground and killed 28 people.The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the earthquake, as well as the aftermath and the rescue efforts that followed. Christopherson draws on interviews with survivors and eyewitnesses, as well as historical documents and scientific research, to paint a vivid picture of the disaster.The Night The Mountain Fell is a gripping and emotional read that offers a fascinating insight into the power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone interested in natural disasters, geology, or American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Edmund Christopherson
ISBN-10: 1166120082
ISBN-13: 9781166120085
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 110
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d