The Johnstown Girls
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The Johnstown Girls

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Ellen Emerson may be the last living survivor of the Johnstown flood. She was only four years old on May 31, 1889, when twenty million tons of water decimated her hometown of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Thousands perished in what was the worst natural disaster in U.S. history at the time. As we witness in The Johnstown Girls, the flood not only changed the course of history, but also the individual lives of those who survived it. A century later, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporters Ben Bragdon and Nina Collins set out to interview 103-year-old Ellen for Ben's feature article on the flood. When asked the secret to her longevity, Ellen simply attributes it to "restlessness." As we see, that restlessness is fueled by Ellen's innate belief that her twin sister Mary, who went missing in the flood, is somehow still alive. Her story intrigues Ben, but it haunts Nina, who is determined to help Ellen find her missing half.Novelist Kathleen George masterfully blends a history of the Johnstown flood into her heartrending tale of twin sisters who have never known the truth about that fateful day in 1889—a day that would send their lives hurtling down different paths. The Johnstown Girls is a remarkable story of perseverance, hard work, and never giving up hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. It's also a tribute to the determination and indomitable spirit of the people of Johnstown through one hundred years, three generations, and three different floods.

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Publisher
University of Pittsburgh Press
Year
2014
ISBN
9780822979531
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Literature General
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Chapter 1. Nina: Saturday, April 15, 1989
  7. Chapter 2. Sunday, April 16, 1989
  8. Chapter 3. Monday, April 17, 1989
  9. Chapter 4. Tuesday, April 18–Saturday, April 22, 1989
  10. Chapter 5. Monday, April 24, 1989
  11. Chapter 6. Ellen and Anna: Autumn 1907
  12. Chapter 7. Saturday, April 29–Sunday, April 30, 1989
  13. Chapter 8. Monday, May 1, 1989
  14. Chapter 9. Ellen: August 26, 1950
  15. Chapter 10. Tuesday, May 2–Friday, May 5, 1989
  16. Chapter 11. Saturday, May 6–Sunday, May 7, 1989
  17. Chapter 12. Monday, May 8, 1989
  18. Chapter 13. Anna and Ellen: July 1925
  19. Chapter 14. Tuesday, May 9–Friday, May 12, 1989
  20. Chapter 15. Saturday, May 13–Sunday, May 14, 1989
  21. Chapter 16. Wednesday, May 31, 1989
  22. Selected Recommendations for Further Reading and Viewing