1911: The Austin Flood

1911: The Austin Flood by Heimel, Paul W.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780965582445.

The Dam Broke! Run For Your Lives! The words echoed through the town of Austin, Pennsylvania, in the bulls-eye of a terrible torrent cascading down the valley. The tall concrete dam surrendered to the power of gravity. Dozens fled. Others failed to heed the warning. At least 80 would perish. A vibrant town would nearly vanish from the face of the earth. This tragedy could have been prevented! Corners were cut in construction to curb costs. Signs of imminent doom were shrugged off in indifference or in blind pursuit of wealth. 1911: The Austin Flood examines why the dam broke, whos to blame, and what lessons can be learned. There are tales of heroism and villainy, of blind faith and wishful thinking with eyewitness accounts and more than 200 pictures.