retailer This is the story of the great Johnstown, PA flood catastrophe of 1889 - "THE JOHNSTOWN HORROR!!! Or Valley of Death" by James Herbert Walker. 1889 1st edition (presumed); H.J. Smith & Co.; Philadelphia. Decorative end papers. Marbled page edges on all sides. Nicely illustrated with 16 consecutive pages of full-page engravings at the front, as well as numerous full-page and in-text illustrations throughout the book. "Being a complete and thrilling account of the awful floods and their appalling ruin. Containing graphic descriptions of the terrible rush of waters; The great destruction of houses, factories, churches, towns, and thousands of human lives; Heart-rending scenes of agony, separation of loved ones, panic-stricken multitudes and their frantic efforts to escape a horrible fate. Comprising thrilling tales of heroic deeds; Narrow escapes from the jaws of death; Frightful havoc by fire; Dreadful sufferings of survivors; Plundering bodies of victims, etc. Together with magnificent exhibitions of popular sympathy; Quick aid from every city and state; Millions of dollars sent for the relief of the stricken sufferers."
Condition:
Some light soiling to the covers and spine; sharp corners; the gilt illustration on the spine has partially faded. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are clean and nearly appear unread with only a few random, small foxing spots found. The first Preface page (page xi) appears to have adhered to the opposing copyright page along the inner edge and, when the pages were separated, bits of the top paper layer of page xi peeled away and are stuck to the copyright page. There is a name label affixed to the front end paper. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.
Product code: 1889 The Johnstown Horror or Valley of Death by retailer James Herbert Walker, Illustrated, 1st Edition