The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan
The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl
The book is a historical account of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, focusing on the lives of several families and individuals who chose to remain in the Great Plains despite the devastating dust storms and economic hardship. It provides an in-depth look at the environmental and human factors that led to this ecological disaster, the government's response, and the resilience of the people who lived through it. The narrative also explores the social and economic impacts of the Dust Bowl, and the lessons learned from this period of American history.
The 11640th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 340
- Words
- 135,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)