The White Cascade
The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche
Gary Krist
The book chronicles the harrowing events of the 1910 Wellington avalanche in Washington State, where a massive snowslide struck two trains stranded by a blizzard, resulting in the deaths of 96 people. It delves into the personal stories of the passengers and crew, the heroic rescue efforts, and the impact of the disaster on railway safety and avalanche understanding.
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