Colorado Disasters: True Stories of Centennial State Tragedies and Triumphs Book

Introduction

In Colorado Disasters, Boulder-based historian and educator Phyllis J. Perry chronicles the Centennial States gamut of natural and human-caused disasters, from floods, mudslides and avalanches, to massive wildfires, deadly explosions, train wrecks, airplane crashes, monster tornadoes, and more. Perry honors the survivors and many heroic rescuers who risked their lives to save others.

Most of these stories offer excellent lessons in how to survive a disaster, Perry says. And they can inspire us to do the right thing when the world turns upside down and your neighbors need help. Covering more than 150 years of catastrophes, Perrys careful research and lively writing brings to life the true storiesat turns heart-stopping and heroicof the victims, survivors, and rescuers who were there.