Book of Disasters (5th Edition)

The Book of Disasters takes an in-depth look at some of the most devastating events throughout history. From the destruction of Pompeii and the desolation left in the wake of the Black Death, to the explosion of Space Shuttle Challenger and the plane crash in the Andes that pushed human endurance to its limits, a whole host of modern and historic events are covered here. Read the stories of eyewitnesses and interviews with experts in an effort to understand the disasters that altered the course of human history.