Catastrophe to Triumph
Author | : Richard S. Hobbs |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015067703697 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Catastrophe to Triumph by : Richard S. Hobbs
Download or read book Catastrophe to Triumph written by Richard S. Hobbs and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1940, just months after opening, "Galloping Gertie" captured worldwide attention when it plunged to a watery grave. Richard Hobbs recounts the catastrophe and its aftermath, including the harrowing escapes, the subsequent investigation, the scandals, and the triumph of the replacement spans.