The Johnstown Horror!!!

The Johnstown Horror!!! Volume 1 is a historical account of the devastating floods in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Written by James H. Walker, this work represents the era of sensationalized history, blending factual reports with the imaginative exaggerations common in late nineteenth century publishing. The text documents the appalling ruin of the valley and the frantic atmosphere of a nation grappling with a massive natural disaster.

This volume of non-fiction history features unique personal chronicles and accounts that are absent from other contemporary publications. The narrative covers the emergence of the Red Cross and the accusations directed at wealthy Pittsburgh industrialists. As a study of Pennsylvania history, The Johnstown Horror!!! Volume 1 provides a window into Victorian era storytelling and the early media response to one of the most tragic floods in American history.